An inmate may file a petition for commutation of sentence in accordance with the provisions of 28 CFR part 1.
(a) An inmate may request from the inmate's case manager the appropriate forms (and instructions) for filing a petition for commutation of sentence.
(b) When specifically requested by the U.S. Pardon Attorney, the Director, Bureau of Prisons will forward a recommendation on the inmate's petition for commutation of sentence.
[47 FR 9756, Mar. 5, 1982]
authority: 5 U.S.C. 301;
18 U.S.C. 3565; 3568 and 3569 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 3582, 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 4161-4166 and 4201-4218 (Repealed as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 5006-5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, as to offenses committed after that date), 5031-5042;
28 U.S.C. 509 and 510; U.S. Const., Art. II, Sec. 2;
28 CFR 1.1-1.10; D.C. Official Code sections 24-101, 24-461, 24-465, 24-467, and 24-468
source: 44 FR 38254, June 29, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 28 CFR 571.40