clemency

People who have been convicted of a crime and are currently serving their sentence in California may apply for a commutation (reduction of sentence). In deciding whether to grant a commutation, the Governor’s Office will carefully review each commutation application and consider: • the impact of a commutation on the community, including whether the grant is consistent with public safety and in the interests of justice; • the age and circumstances of the offense and the sentence imposed, and the age of the applicant at the time; … [Read more...] about People who have been convicted of a crime may apply for a commutation