Governor Polis Announces Clemency for 28 Individuals

Friday, December 22, 2023

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that he has granted 7 commutations and 21 pardons.

The Governor granted commutations to David Carrillo, Bradley Erickson, Paul Freeman, David Heckman, Gordon Johnston, Samuel Martinez, and Edgar Reed. 

The Governor granted pardons to James Bell, Adam Bennett, Amber Breay, Donna Chavez, Eric Christensen, Todd Cummings, Gregory Fanger, Kimberly Finley, Robbie Finley, Robert Glenister, Valencia Green, Michael Hartnett, Gunnison Hunt, Jonathan Hunt, Edward Nestor, Michael Robinson, Andrea Smith, Traci Smith, Rebbecca Soper, Alma Vidauri, and Craig Worth. 

View the Executive Orders and clemency letters.

In 2019, Governor Polis re-created the Executive Clemency Advisory Board. The Board reviews clemency applications and makes recommendations to the Governor regarding commutations and pardons. 

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