Opportunity
Federal Register #1123-0015
Request for Public Comment: Revised Information Collection for Commutation of Sentence Petitions
Buyer
Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice
Posted
September 23, 2026
Identifier
1123-0015
This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Justice's Office of the Pardon Attorney regarding a revised information collection for commutation of sentence petitions. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Office of the Pardon Attorney - Purpose: - Seeking public input on a revised information collection process for individuals petitioning for commutation of sentences - Collection submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Target Respondents: - Applicants seeking commutation of sentence by the President - Collection Details: - Used to verify identities, conduct background investigations, and facilitate notifications to federal agencies (Bureau of Prisons, FBI, U.S. Attorneys Offices, U.S. Probation Offices, federal courts) - Estimated 5,000 to 6,000 respondents annually - Each respondent has a 2-hour time burden - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique Requirements: - Focused on information collection and inter-agency coordination for commutation petitions - Annual collection, subject to three-year authorization and renewal
Description
The Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice, is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection pertains to petitions for commutation of sentences and is intended to enable the Office of the Pardon Attorney to process applicants' requests, verify identities, conduct background investigations, and notify relevant federal agencies. The collection is voluntary and targets applicants seeking commutation of sentence by the President. The estimated number of respondents is between 5,000 and 6,000 annually, with an estimated time burden of 2 hours per respondent.