If you are trying to find out whether a loved one's federal sentence was commuted in January 2025, the Justice Department has a public list. The Office of the Pardon Attorney reports that on January 17, 2025, commutation was granted to 2,490 people.
The Office posts the warrants and a recipient table online. The table shows each person's name, district, sentence, the offense listed, and the new date or term the sentence was commuted to. Most of the offenses listed are federal drug crimes, such as cocaine and crack conspiracies. The Office notes that the listed offenses are "for informational purposes only" and may not match the grant exactly.
A commutation shortens a sentence. It is not a pardon. The conviction stays on the record, and supervised release terms may still apply.
What this means for your family
Check the recipient table carefully, including the "Sentence Commuted To" column. Some people's sentences ended on a set date in 2025. Others got a new, shorter term. If your loved one is on the list, the Bureau of Prisons runs the release math. Keep copies of the warrant page for your records.
If your loved one is not on the list, a new petition can still be filed. Federal clemency petitions go through the Office of the Pardon Attorney, and each one is decided on its own.
Your next step
Search the Pardon Attorney's list for your loved one's name. Then have someone review what the grant does and does not change. Book a consultation to talk about your case.