Commutation of sentence

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Commutation of sentence involves the reduction of legal penalties, especially in terms of imprisonment. Unlike a pardon, a commutation does not nullify the conviction and is often conditional.

In the United States, reduction of a sentence is handled by an executive head of government and is normally linked to prisoners' good behavior.^[1] The President of the United States solely holds the power to commute federal sentences^[2] while commutations of state charges are handled by the governor's office.^[3]

References

^ Legal Explanations Commutation Retrieved on April 21, 2007
^ Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution Power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States Retrieved on July 9, 2007
^ U.S. Department of Justice Commutation Instructions Retrieved on July 3, 2007