The Clemency and Pardon Board receives petitions from individuals, organizations and the Department of Corrections for commutation of sentences and pardoning of offenders and, in some instances, for the restoration of the right to engage in political office.

In addition to the Governor’s constitutional and statutory authority to issue pardons and commute death sentences, the Legislature has created a Clemency and Pardon Board to make recommendations to the Governor concerning petitions for pardon or clemency.

For information about the Clemency and Pardons Board, or the clemency and pardons process, please contact: Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board Office of the Attorney General

Jan 21, 2025 · Washington D.C. police pushed back the supporters of January 6 detainees after it became clear that not all prisoners would be immediately released following President Donald Trump's pardon.

Should gun ownership or possession be critical to your anticipated relief by the granting of a pardon, it is your obligation to explore and resolve any and all legal complexities (state and federal) through your own personal initiative and research.

Sep 28, 2023 · A pardon provides complete relief from a sentence or disabilities related to a conviction. A commutation provides for a reduction in sentence. A reprieve provides for a delay in sentence.

George Washington issued the fewest grants of clemency for a president who served at least one full term - 16. In addition the numbers in this table, Andrew Johnson also issued over 7,000 pardons for people who served in the Confederate Army and Jimmy Carter issued over 200,000 pardons for Vietnam War draft dodgers.

Nov 30, 2024 · Guide to restoration of rights, pardon, and criminal record sealing & expungement following a Washington criminal conviction.| Home Restoration of Rights Project

Jan 25, 2025 · The next day, Trump pardoned two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in the death of a young man on a moped in 2020. And on Thursday, ...

Clemency and pardons board — Petitions for review — Hearing. (1) The clemency and pardons board shall receive petitions from individuals, organizations, and the department for review and commutation of sentences and pardoning of offenders in extraordinary cases, and shall make recommendations thereon to the governor.