Evers’ commutation orders trigger sense of urgency for people in prison, advocates

By: Frank Zufall

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 1,481

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Tony Evers issued two executive orders this month that make the commutation of prison sentences available again in Wisconsin.

Executive Order 287, creating the Governor’s Commutation Advisory Board and Executive Order 288, creating a Juvenile Life Sentence Process, open up new opportunities for people to get out of prison and reestablish their lives in the community.

A commutation, like a pardon (a type of civil forgiveness with some rights restored), is authorized in …

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