PDF Everywhere and Nowhere: Compassionate Release in the States – Missouri
Missouri provides compassionate release to eligible incarcerated individuals in two ways: (1) Medical Parole, for those who are terminally ill, older and in need of long- term care or greatly endangered or expected to have their lives shortened by confinement; and (2) Executive Clemency/Commutation due to illness or advanced age. This memo summarizes the regulations and requirements of these programs, including the categories of release, eligibility criteria, the decision-making process, post-decision topics, and reporting.