# Justice Manual § 9-140.110: Office of the Pardon Attorney

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-140.110

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-140.110
- **Heading:** Office of the Pardon Attorney
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-140.000 - Pardon Attorney / Justice Manual § 9-140.110

## Text

The Pardon Attorney assists the President in the exercise of his power under Article II, Section 2, clause 1 of the Constitution (the pardon clause). See Executive Order dated June 16, 1893 (transferring clemency petition processing and advisory functions to the Justice Department), the Rules Governing the Processing of Petitions for Executive Clemency (codified in 28 CFR Sections 1.1 et seq.), and 28 CFR Sections 0.35 and 0.36 (relating to the authority of the Pardon Attorney). The Pardon Attorney, under the direction of the Deputy Attorney General, receives and reviews all petitions for Executive Clemency (which includes pardon after completion of sentence, commutation of sentence, remission of fine or restitution and reprieve), initiates and directs the necessary investigations, and prepares a report and recommendation for submission to the President in every case. In addition, the Office of the Pardon Attorney acts as a liaison with the public during the pendency of a clemency petition, responding to correspondence and answering inquiries about clemency cases and issues. The following sets forth guidance on clemency matters.

[added April 2018]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-140.110 Office of the Pardon Attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-140.110.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-140.111 Role of the Prosecuting Component in Clemency Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-140.111.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-140.112 Standards for Considering Pardon Petitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-140.112.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-140.113 Standards for Considering Commutation Petitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-140.113.md)

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