New York is partnering with several legal organizations to expand the state's pro bono clemency program, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

The state will partner with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Families Against Mandatory Minimums and other organizations helping incarcerated individuals seeking clemency from the governor's office to provide “high-quality clemency applications.”

“These nationally recognized organizations have already proven successful in helping incarcerated individuals get access to the resources they need to apply for clemency, make the case for their rehabilitation and have the opportunity to contribute to and re-enter society,” Cuomo said in a statement.