In simple terms, a commutation reduces a criminal penalty. This may include shortening a prison sentence or replacing a death sentence with life imprisonment. Unlike a pardon, which forgives a crime ...

Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that he had signed two executive orders to begin offering commutations, a reduction of a ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Board of Pardons & Parole met with media to explain the process if death row inmate Ralph Menzies is granted a commutation hearing. His attorneys have asked the Board ...

Gov. Tony Evers Friday signed two executive orders to reinstate Wisconsin's process for commutations, including creating a ...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed two executive orders to restore the state's process for commuting prison sentences.