Clemency & Pardons Board | Governor Bob Ferguson - Washington
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.
Reprieves, Pardons & Commutations | Washington State
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.
Clemency and Pardons in Washington State - Redemption Project of Washington
Sep 28, 2023 · This document explains how that process works and what relief may be available. Who can ask for Clemency or a Pardon? Individuals, organizations, or the Department of Corrections (DOC) may petition the Clemency and Pardons Board (Board) for a commutation of sentence or a pardon.
Submit a petition | Governor Bob Ferguson - Washington
Use these resources to file a petition for reprieve, commutation or pardon. Download and complete the Petition for Reprieve, Commutation or Pardon form (PDF). Follow these instructions (PDF) to complete and submit your petition. Review …
Jan. 6 defendants in WA released from prison after mass pardon
Jan 22, 2025 · Federal prison records confirm at least five Washington men were released from custody Monday night after President Donald Trump issued sweeping pardons and sentence ...
Washington - Guide to Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Nov 30, 2024 · Guide to restoration of rights, pardon, and criminal record sealing & expungement following a Washington criminal conviction.|
OVERVIEW OF THE CLEMENCY & PARDONS PROCESS The Washington State Constitution, Article III, Section 9, provides the Governor the authority to grant pardons, as does RCW 10.01.120 and RCW 9.94A.728(6). In addition, the Governor may grant an extraordinary release from incarceration under RCW 9.94A.728(4).
Biden Pardons 3 Washington Prisoners In Largest-Ever Clemency
Dec 12, 2024 · Colville, WA — President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted the sentences of 1,500 Americans who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the …
Seattle paralegal among three people from WA pardoned by Biden
Dec 12, 2024 · President Joe Biden pardoned three people from Washington state for nonviolent drug offenses as part of his sweeping order Thursday granting 39 pardons and nearly 1,500 commutations — the largest...
Trump storms Washington with hundreds of pardons — and he …
3 days ago · The pardons and commutations have stood out in Trump’s first week back in the White House, even as a flurry of executive orders covering everything from tech policy, diversity initiatives and ...