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Missouri
Applicable Form of Clemency: Commutation of Sentence
The Missouri Constitution vests the Governor with clemency authority in all criminal and penal cases, with certain exceptions and under rules and regulations prescribed by law. (Missouri Constitution, Article IV, Section 7)
Eligibility: All inmates are eligible to apply.
Application Process: An original application form must be requested from, and returned in duplicate to:
Missouri Department of Corrections
Division of the Board of Probation and Parole
1511 Christy Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Tel: (573) 751-8488
Fax: (573) 751-8501
TTD: (573) 751-6588
Click here to preview the clemency form. (Do not use this form, instead request it from the address above)
Click here for more information on the Missouri Probation and Parole Board.
The Board is comprised of seven full-time members appointed by the Governor,
subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. It is responsible for investigating
all applications for commutation of sentence. The Board investigates each
case and submits to the Governor its recommendation, a report of the investigation,
and all other information the Board may have regarding the applicant. Current
Board members include:
Dana D. Thompson, Chair
Penny Hubbard
William Seibert
Reid K. Forrester
Wayne Crump
Ansel Card
Robert Robinson
The decision whether to grant a commutation of sentence is made exclusively
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