Mental Health Examinations Required by 11 Delaware Code § 4362
An incarceration for the following offenses or an incarceration for the attempt to commit any of the following offenses requires a mental health examination prior to an appearance before the Board of Pardons (See Rule 9 of the Rules of the Board of Pardons). While every effort has been made to completely and accurately include […]
Rules
Printable Version Table of Contents Article VII, Constitution of 1897 PAGE 1 RULE 1: Time and Place of Meeting PAGE 2 RULE 2: Application, Notice, etc. PAGE 3 RULE 3: Application, Duty of Secretary PAGE 4 RULE 4: Filing of the Application PAGE 7 RULE 5: Open Hearings, Quorum, etc. PAGE 8 RULE 6: […]
Procedure for Filing a Pardon Application
A pardon is an act of executive grace. Except as otherwise provided by the Delaware Constitution, or expressly by any provision of the Delaware Code or any court rule, an unconditional pardon fully restores all civil rights to the person pardoned. Such civil rights include, but are not limited to, the right to vote, the […]
Current Board Members
The Honorable Bethany Hall-Long, Lieutenant Governor President The Honorable Jeffrey W. Bullock, Secretary of State Secretary of the Board The Honorable Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, Chancellor of Court of Chancery Member The Honorable Colleen C. Davis, State Treasurer Member The Honorable Lydia York, Auditor of Accounts Member
Meeting Calendar
Schedule of Board of Pardons Meetings Below is a complete list of scheduled meetings. For a list of meetings accepting applications please visit this page.
Getting Started
What are the differences between a pardon, commutation, and an expungement? A pardon is an act of executive grace. Except as otherwise provided by the Delaware Constitution, or expressly by any provision of the Delaware Code or any court rule, an unconditional pardon fully restores all civil rights to the person pardoned. Such civil rights […]
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the differences between a pardon, commutation, and an expungement? 2. Does a pardon restore an individual’s right to own a firearm? 3. How long after I am convicted of an offense can I apply for a pardon? There is no set rule, but generally, the Board of Pardons likes to see a […]
How to Apply for an Expungement
To determine whether you are eligible for an expungement under 11 Del. Code § 4371 – 4375, you must contact the State Bureau of Identification (SBI). If you are eligible, SBI will provide you with a letter with further instructions. If you are not eligible, you will be directed to apply for a pardon. Juvenile […]
Contact Us
Board of Pardons’ Meetings Kent County Courthouse Courtroom 1 (unless otherwise notified) 414 Federal Street Dover, Delaware 19901 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Public Meetings) Board of Pardons’ Phone/Email The Board of Pardons may be contacted by phone at (302) 739-4111, Option 2, by e-mail at pardons@delaware.gov, or by using the State of Delaware […]
Constitutional Authority on Pardons
CONSTITUTION OF 1897 ARTICLE VII PARDONS § 1. Power of Governor; recommendation of Board of Pardons; entry in register and submission to General Assembly. Section 1. The Governor shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures and to grant reprieves, commutations of sentence and pardons, except in cases of impeachment; but no pardon, or reprieve […]
