There are no set factors required for commuting a sentence in California. The California constitution confers absolute authority on the governor to grant one. The only limitation is that it is subject to the approval of a majority of the California Supreme Court in cases of people twice (or more) convicted of a felony. Factors the governor will often consider include: The severity of the prisoner's criminal conviction(s), Harm to victims, The prisoner's age at the time of the crime(s), The prisoner's age at the time of application for commutation, The number of years the prisoner has served, The prisoner's conduct while in jail or prison, Education obtained while incarcerated, Evidence of remorse for the crime(s), Evidence of victim restitution or attempts to make things right, Public opinion, The opinion of victims and/or the District Attorney, Whether the prisoner was subject to “intimate partner battering”, Whether the applicant poses a threat to the community, Whether the prisoner will have a job and housing upon release, and Any other factors that might be relevant, such as criminal history.