Board of Pardons

Commutation of Life Sentences: 1971 - Present

All figures generated by the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, as of December 4, 2023.

Governor Shapiro (2023 - present)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     6     

Recommended to the Governor

     3

Held by the Governor

     2

Granted by the Governor

     1

Governor Wolf (2015 - 2022)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     100     

Recommended to the Governor

     56

Held by the Governor

     0

Granted by the Governor

     53 (7 females)     

Governor Corbett (2011 - 2014)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     2     

Recommended to the Governor

     0

Granted by the Governor

     0     

Governor Rendell (2003 - 2010)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     11     

Recommended to the Governor

     5

Granted by the Governor

     5     

Governor Schweiker (2001 - 2002)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     2     

Recommended to the Governor

     1

Granted by the Governor

     1     

Governor Ridge (1995 - 2001)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     15     

Recommended to the Governor

     4

Granted by the Governor

     0     

Governor Casey (1987 - 1994)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     249     

Recommended to the Governor

     118

Granted by the Governor

     27 (2 females)     

Governor Thornburgh (1979 - 1986)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     375     

Recommended to the Governor

     75

Granted by the Governor

     7     

Governor Shapp (1971 - 1978)

Heard by Board of Pardons

     733     

Recommended to the Governor

     267

Granted by the Governor

     251 (7 females)