Governor Newsom announces multiple clemency actions

What you need to know: Governor Newsom has granted 16 pardons today. While in office, Governor Newsom has granted a total of 263 pardons, 160 commutations, and 42 reprieves.

SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted 16 pardons. These grantees were recommended for clemency by law enforcement officers, teachers, elected officials, and other community and religious leaders.

Overall, a clemency grant recognizes the grantee's self-development and accountability after conviction. The Governor weighs numerous factors in his review of clemency applications, including an applicant's self-development and conduct since the offense, if the grant is consistent with public safety, and the impact of a grant on the community, including crime victims and survivors. Clemency does not forgive or minimize the harm they caused.

While in office, Governor Newsom has granted a total of 263 pardons, 160 commutations, and 42 reprieves.

Pardons

A pardon acknowledges the grantee's rehabilitation after a conviction, and their successful reintegration into the community. A pardon may remove counterproductive barriers to employment and public service and restore civic rights and responsibilities.

Resources for victims, survivors, and witnesses

The Governor's Office encourages victims, survivors, and witnesses to register with CDCR's Office of Victims and Survivors Rights and Services to receive information about an incarcerated person's status. For general information about victim services, to learn about victim-offender dialogues, or to register or update a registration confidentially, please click here or call 1-877-256-6877 (toll free).

More information on the clemency process is available here.