Office of the Pardon Attorney

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ABOUT THE OFFICE

For over 100 years, the Office of the Pardon Attorney has supported the presidential pardon power. Learn about the clemency process.

Clemency Grants by President Donald J. Trump (2025 - Present)

Pending Applications

Application Type	Count
Commutation of Sentence	6,135
Pardon after Completion of Sentence	1,491
Total	7,626

Last updated May 12, 2025

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How Clemency Works

About the Office

The Office of the Pardon Attorney assists the President in the exercise of executive clemency. Executive clemency may take several forms, including pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fine or restitution, and reprieve.

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Leadership

Pardon Attorney

Rosalind Sargent-Burns
Senior Deputy Pardon Attorney
Kira Gillespie
Deputy Pardon Attorney

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