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Applicable Form of Executive Clemency: Commutation of Sentence

Eligibility: All inmates are eligible to apply. The Governor and Executive Council (G&C) has a policy that they will consider no more than one petition by any individual during any two-year gubernatorial term.

Application Process: There are no written rules or regulations governing the processing of a petition for a commutation of sentence, however, a standard practice has evolved. To petition for a commutation of sentence, an application for pardon must be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General of New Hampshire. Include a letter specifying that you wish to be considered for a commutation of sentence.

Petitions for pardon should be requested from:

Office of the Attorney General
State of New Hampshire
Attn: Audrey Blodgett
33 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301-6397
Tel:(603) 271-3658
Fax:(603) 271-2110
TDD: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Email: audrey.blodgett@doj.nh.gov

Click here to preview the pardon petition or the petition cover sheet. Forms are for sample purposes only. Failure to use forms issued by the Office of the Attorney General may lead to rejection of the application.

Completed petitions should be returned to Audrey Blodgett, Paralegal at the Office of the Attorney General.

Subsequent to the receipt of your application, a criminal records check and a report from your institution's superintendent will be obtained. All information obtained is public information, except for documents from the New Hampshire State Police and the superintendent of any incarceration facility.

Once the form has been submitted and all documents have been compiled, the Governor and Executive Council will review the application and recommendations received from you and from public officials, and will decide whether to grant a hearing.