Module 12

• Executive Clemency


  collective term for absolute pardon, conditional pardon and \commutation of sentence
• Parole Program


  It is that type of correctional program that enables the convicted felon after

  serving the minimum imposable penalty may be eligible for release on parole.
• PARDON


  It is an act of grace proceeding from the power entrusted with the execution of the laws which exempts the individual on whom it is bestowed from the punishment that the law inflicts for a crime he has committed. the power is exercised by the President.
• GENERAL TYPES OF PARDON

  Special Pardon

  General Pardon

  Absolute pardon

  conditional pardon
• Special Pardon


  Pardon given to a single individual.
• General Pardon


  pardon given to classes or group of people.
• AMNESTY


  An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion or general pardon for a past offense usually granted in favor of certain classes of persons who have committed crimes of a political character, such as treason, sedition or rebellion

  Also known as General Pardon or Blanket Pardon
• REPRIEVE


  it does not annul the sentence but merely postpones or suspends its execution. The postponement / withholding or temporary stay of the execution of a death sentence
• COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE


  Reduction or lowering, shortening of sentence

  • an executive clemency changing a heavier sentence to a less serious one, or a
  • longer prison term to a shorter one
  • granted by the president with the recommendation of the BPP
  • granted after conviction but do not erase the fact of conviction of the person
  • granted with condition of maintaining good behavior