The Importance Of Commutations In Connecticut

Host Mike Merli speaks with Attorney Alex Taubes and Bridgeport resident Clifford Holly. The discussion examines the Commutations Process in Connecticut: what it is, how it works, and the recent history of Commutations as an avenue for clemency for people incarcerated in Connecticut. A recent press conference organized by Republican lawmakers on March 7th called for the state of Connecticut to "slow down" the commutations of prison sentences. In response, many are speaking out in support of incarcerated people having a second chance at freedom and life, and speaking out in support of Carlton Giles and Connecticut's current Commutations Policy and Process. Tomorrow, 10am on Monday March 20, 2023, there will be a hearing in Room 2-C at the Legislative Office Building (300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) regarding the re-appointment of Carlton Giles as the Chair of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Written Testimonies are being accepted until Tuesday March 21, 2023 regarding Connecticut Senate Bill 952 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00952&which_year=2023). Testimonies may be submitted at https://www.cga.ct.gov/aspx/CGATestimonySub/CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx?comm_code=jud. The Public Hearing for SB 952 will be taking place at 10am also in Room 2-C on Wednesday March 22, 2023.