Michigan Department of Corrections
08/02/2026 | Press release | Archived content
A public hearing to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Efran Paredes, Jr., #203116
The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Efran Paredes, Jr., #203116. The hearing will be conducted via video using Microsoft Teams.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than August 28, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found here.
Efran Paredes, Jr. was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Murder 1st Degree-Premeditated. Efran Paredes, Jr. was sentenced on August 14, 1989, and resentenced on May 26, 2023, out of Berrien County.
Brian Shipman, Chairman and Cailtin McGinn, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.
When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.
Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceedings are prohibited.
If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than August 28, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found here.
Efran Paredes, Jr. was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Murder 1st Degree-Premeditated. Efran Paredes, Jr. was sentenced on August 14, 1989, and resentenced on May 26, 2023, out of Berrien County.
Brian Shipman, Chairman and Cailtin McGinn, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.
When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.
Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceedings are prohibited.
If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
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