But she argued there’s already a path for prisoners serving lengthy sentences to appeal through the commutation process.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-life-without-parole-legislation-20230220-pxggwzfcuzanliiegbsrplxgcm-story.html

In return for six months of service on the front they were promised a commutation of their sentences and cash.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-world/russias-wagner-chief-frees-first-round-of-convicts-who-traded-jail-time-for-war-in-ukraine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=russias-wagner-chief-frees-first-round-of-convicts-who-traded-jail-time-for-war-in-ukrain

It comes in two types: Low Freedom (death, however it might find them) and High Freedom (pardon, commutation or clemency after three years survived on the circuit).

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/books/chain-gang-all-stars-nana-kwame-adjei-brenyah.html

Marcos has said that he has appealed for a commutation of her death sentence or a pardon but it remains to be seen whether that will be granted.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/asia/3272248/philippines-says-china-has-executed-two-filipinos-convicted-of-drug-trafficking-despite-appeals.html

"Our readers must still have a keen recollection of the vast amount of sympathy exhibited by the public in the case of Mary Timney, and the strenuous exertions that were made to obtain a commutation of her sentence," the newspaper reported.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-43966378?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Over her three decades behind bars, Smart has applied three times for a commutation.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/pamela-smart-case-new-hampshire-high-court-rule/story?id=98187913

This includes advising the Governor on the screening of applications for persons who are requesting or petitioning the Governor for commutation of sentence or pardon.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/colorado-boards-and-commissions-appointments-announced-2