District of Columbia Code Division IV. Criminal Law and Procedure and Prisoners. § 24-481.02. Definitions.

(1) “Board” means the Clemency Board established in § 24-481.03.

(2) “Clemency” means the power of the President of the United States to modify an individual's criminal sentence through either commutation or pardon.

(3) “Commutation” means a reduction in a sentence or fine imposed on an individual.

(4) Repealed.

(5) “EOM” means the Executive Office of the Mayor.

(6) “Pardon” means the removal of collateral consequences associated with the punishment imposed on an individual, usually granted to restore an individual's civil rights.