Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of executive pardons, respites, commutations, restorations of citizenship, and certificates of good conduct issued to convicted criminals by the State of New York. Each clemency record is stamped with the case number and, with the exception of earlier years, the date it was filed. Information provided by each record includes: county where convicted; month and year of conviction; name of criminal; crime convicted of; sentence; type of clemency granted; terms and conditions of clemency, if applicable.
Creator:
Title:
Executive pardons, respites, commutations, restorations of citizenship, and certificates of good conduct
Quantity:

5.9 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1931-2016
Series Number:
13253