The Board's role is to hear petitions during public meetings
for pardons or sentence commutations.

During each hearing, the Board deliberates to decide whether each pardon or commutation is denied or is recommended to be submitted to the Governor for further consideration. The Governor cannot grant a pardon or commutation in the absence of a recommendation from the Board. However, the Governor is not bound to accept the recommendation of the Board, but exercises an independent judgment in all cases.

Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Please be advised that new application forms and process will be effective on October 17, 2011. The new forms must be downloaded from this website as packets will no longer be mailed out. Each application must be filled in online (not handwritten) and then printed for submission. The Board will receive old forms until December 31, 2011. If an application is submitted in the old format after this date, it will be returned to the applicant for submission on the new application form. Please note that any applications submitted in handwritten form will significantly delay processing time.

NOTE: Hearings before the Board of Pardons are scheduled on a space available basis. Requesting a specific meeting date does not guarantee a hearing at that time. You will be notified by mail the beginning of the month in which you are scheduled.

Current Board Members

Board of Pardons Meeting Calendar