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Applicable Form of Executive Clemency: Commutation of Sentence

The New Jersey Constitution vests full clemency authority in the Governor in all criminal and penal cases, with certain exceptions and under the rules and regulations prescribed by law. (New Jersey Constitution, Article V, Section 2)

Eligibility: All inmates are eligible to apply.

Application Process: Applications are obtained upon written request from:

Clemency Investigator
New Jersey State Parole Board
P.O. Box 862
Trenton, NJ 08265
Tel: (609) 292-4257
Fax: (609) 984-2188

Click here to preview this clemency petition. Forms are for sample purposes only. Failure to use the forms provided by the New Jersey State Parole Board may result in rejection of the application.

All questions on the Petition for Executive Clemency must be answered in full. Use a typewriter or print in ink. If space is insufficient for any answer, attach additional pages and number your answer accordingly. The petitioner must attach documents that can substantiate the information contained on the petition (i.e. copies of diplomas, military discharge, marriage certificate, etc.). The completed form must be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer of the correctional facility where you are confined.

Upon receipt of the completed petition form and supporting documents, the State Parole Board will begin the investigation as required by the Governor. For additional information regarding the parole process click here.