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New Jersey
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
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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.
Every effort has been made to make this information accurate and up-to-date.
Errors are inevitable and changes occur frequently. We would appreciate
learning of any errors or inaccuracies regarding any information on this
Webpage as soon as possible. Please write to info@cjpf.org
Last Updated: 01.17.07