# 2026-19427: DOJ Tweaks Form for Begging to Shorten Prison Sentences

2026-19427, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of Previously Approved Collection; Petition for Commutation of Sentence, is a Federal Register notice from Justice Department published 2026-09-23, effective The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will accept input until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19427
- As of: 2026-09-30
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19427
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of Previously Approved Collection; Petition for Commutation of Sentence
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Justice Department
- Citation: 91 FR 60418
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will accept input until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

DOJ Tweaks Form for Begging to Shorten Prison Sentences

## Summary

The Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney is updating its form for people asking to shorten their prison sentences. They want your feedback on how easy the form is to use and how much time it takes to fill out. Comments are open for 30 days, and this update aims to make the process smoother and less time-consuming for everyone involved.

## Abstract

The Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice, is submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

## Effects PRIA read

- Revised Commutation Form to Reduce Burden: benefit, low. If you are applying for a commutation of sentence, the Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney is revising the Petition for Commutation of Sentence form and is asking for public feedback. The agency says the update aims to make the process smoother and less time-consuming; comments ar…
- Estimated Filing Burden and Volume: cost, low. The Office estimates 5,000 to 6,000 commutation applicants will file the form each year, that each response takes about 2 hours, and the total annual time burden will be 10,000 to 12,000 hours. Filing the form is voluntary and the notice states total annual other costs are $0.
- Information Sharing for Background Checks: cost, low. Information you provide on the petition will be used to verify your identity, to investigate your background and criminal record, and to ensure notification to the Bureau of Prisons, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, U.S. Probation Offices, and federal courts if clemency is…

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## Sources
- [2026-19427 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19427/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-revision-of)
- [2026-19427 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19427.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19427 (as of 2026-09-30).