LINK Clemency and Compassionate Release: Resources by State
This webpage has resources explaining how compassionate release and clemency work in each state.
FAMM’s Compassionate Release Report Cards look at how well states provide compassionate release to medically vulnerable, aging, and terminally ill incarcerated people. They grade each state program on key measures such as eligibility criteria, procedures, release planning, and data collection/public reporting. Unfortunately, the majority of states flunk compassionate release. In addition to the report cards, the webpage includes accompanying memos that provide detailed information on each state’s compassionate release programs.
The webpage also has links to clemency resources for each state, which include information on eligibility criteria, the application process, and more.