Professional Commutation Attorney
If you or a loved one is currently incarcerated in Wisconsin and wondering whether you may be eligible to have your sentence commuted, the attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff can help. Navigating the commutation process under Governor Evers’ Commutation Advisory Board is complex, and having experienced legal guidance on your side can make a significant difference in how your application is received. To get started, request a confidential consultation with our team today by calling (920) 450-9800.
Free ConsultationWhat Is a Commutation?
A commutation is a specific type of executive clemency that reduces a criminal sentence. It does not affect the underlying conviction. If the Governor’s Commutation Advisory Board recommends that your sentence be commuted, it will also recommend how your sentence should be changed. That could mean becoming eligible for parole sooner, having your sentence reduced by a number of years, or converting part of your prison sentence to extended supervision.
Am I Eligible for a Commutation in Wisconsin?
Under Executive Order #287, there are specific eligibility requirements you must meet before the Commutation Advisory Board will consider your application. You must currently be incarcerated in a Wisconsin correctional institution with more than one year remaining on your incarceration term. You must have served at least half of your incarceration term, or at least 20 years of a life sentence. You cannot be serving a term for a sex offense, have unresolved criminal charges or outstanding warrants in any jurisdiction, or have any incidents of violent misconduct within the last five years of your current sentence. Applications involving convictions for sexual assault, physical abuse of a child, sexual exploitation of a child, trafficking of a child, incest, or soliciting a child for prostitution will not be considered.
How the Commutation Application Process Works
Applying for a commutation in Wisconsin requires submitting a detailed application to the Office of the Governor, along with certified copies of court records for each conviction you are seeking to have commuted. You must also notify the circuit court and district attorney’s office that oversaw your conviction, and the Board will reach out to victims as part of the review process. The process can take over a year to complete. If your application is denied, you cannot appeal the decision, but you may reapply after 12 months.
The application itself is thorough. It covers your criminal history, prison conduct record, participation in rehabilitative programs, and your plans for reentry. Incomplete applications will be rejected. This is not a process where you want to make avoidable mistakes.
The team at Hogan Eickhoff serves clients throughout Wisconsin, including in Green Bay, Oshkosh, Chilton, and Waupaca. If you are considering a commutation application, do not wait. Call (920) 450-9800 today to request a confidential consultation with our team. In addition to providing legal guidance for commutation, we have experience with cases involving domestic violence, sex offenses, drug offenses, property crimes, commutation, and violent crimes.