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.
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.|
About the Clemency and Pardons Board | Governor Bob Ferguson - Washington
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 P.O. Box 40116 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 586-1445 or (360) 586-5147 CPBoard@atg.wa.gov
Reprieves, Pardons & Commutations | Washington State
The Washington State Constitution and several state statutes give the Governor significant powers over the fate of persons sentenced to death in the state. Article III, Sections 9 and 11 of the Washington Constitution grant the Governor authority to pardon convicted murderers and other criminals "under such regulations and restrictions as may ...
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).
Clemency and Pardons in Washington State
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.
RCW 9.94A.885: Clemency and pardons board—Petitions for ... - Washington
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.
Seattle Clemency Project
Dec 23, 2024 · Washington state abolished parole in 1984, leaving us with a prison system that fails to recognize and reward redemption. Our state is also home to many immigrants who qualify for post-conviction relief but lack access to affordable legal representation.
Judges in Washington Push Back on Trump’s ... - The New York …
23 hours ago · As part of his pardon order, Mr. Trump directed officials in his Justice Department to start dismissing any related cases that are still active in Federal District Court in Washington, where all ...
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...