Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revisions of Previously Approved Collection Title-Petition for Commutation of Sentence
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
The Department of Justice wants to update the form people use to ask for a shorter prison sentence, called a Petition for Commutation of Sentence. They’re asking for public feedback over the next 60 days to make sure the form is clear, useful, and easy to fill out—especially online. This update aims to reduce hassle and save time for everyone involved, with no new fees or costs.
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