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To “commute a sentence” is the power to substitute a sentence imposed by the judiciary for a lesser sentence. In other words, it means the power to reduce or lessen a sentence resulting from a criminal conviction. For example, a ten-year sentence may be commuted to a five-year sentence.

Commutation is part of the pardoning power, so the person (or board) with the pardoning power usually also exercises the power to commute sentences. Only the President may commute federal sentences; in most states, only the governor can commute a sentence.

commutation, in law, shortening of a term of punishment or lowering of the level of punishment. For example, a 10-year jail sentence may be commuted to 5 years, or a sentence of death may be commuted to life in prison.

Specifically with regard to cases involving federal offenses, the power to commute is placed in only one individual, the president of the United States.

Introduce yourself in your letter and explain your case. Then discuss the efforts you've made towards rehabilitation and the reasons you believe you should be granted a commutation of your sentence. You might also include information about the plans you have to support and improve your community once you get out.

Submit the petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney To be considered for commutation (reduction) of sentence, an eligible inmate should submit a completed Petition for Commutation of Sentence to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, preferably through the warden in accordance with BOP Program Statement 1330.15.

To apply for a commutation for the first time or for the first time in three years: Submit a completed Commutation Application (2 pages) to the Governor's Office. ... Submit a completed Notice of Intent to Apply for Clemency (1 page) to the district attorney in the county of the conviction for your commitment offense; and.

Dear Mr. President, Hello.My name is John Doe, and I am writing to you to respectfully request that you consider my petition for a commutation of my sentence. I was convicted of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute 13 years ago, and I am currently serving a sentence of life in prison.

The Board may review the petition of a prisoner for commutation of sentence if the following minimum requirements are met: (a) At least one-third (1/3) of the definite or aggre- gate prison terms; (b) At least one-half (1/2) of the minimum of indeter- minate or aggregate minimum of the indeterminate prison term.

A commutation of sentence is a reduction in sentence. In a commutation of sentence, a person is not absolved from a conviction completely, but, his/her punishment is substituted with a lesser punishment. For example, a death sentence may be commuted to a sentence of imprisonment for life[i].