Psychiatric or Psychological 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 psychiatric or a psychological examination prior to an appearance before the Board of Pardons (See Rule 9 of the Rules of the Board of Pardons): An Act Causing Death (Subpart B of Subchapter II […]
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Printable Version Table of Contents CONSTITUTION OF 1897 ARTICLE VII PARDONS §1. Power of the 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 […]
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A pardon is an act of executive grace that completely eliminates all consequences of a conviction. However, a pardon does not remove the record of conviction. A pardon removes any further punishment and restores civil rights. A pardon does not remove the historical fact of the conviction from the state’s official arrest and conviction records; […]
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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.
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What are the differences between a pardon, commutation, and an expungement? A pardon is an act of executive grace that completely eliminates all consequences of a conviction. However, a pardon does not remove the record of conviction. A pardon removes any further punishment and restores civil rights. A pardon does not remove the historical fact […]
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1. What are the differences between a pardon, commutation, and an expungement? A pardon is an act of executive grace that completely eliminates all consequences of a conviction. However, a pardon does not remove the record of conviction. A pardon removes any further punishment and restores civil rights. A pardon does not remove the historical […]
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If you have been convicted of a crime as an adult and have already served time for that crime, you must first apply for a pardon. If you have been granted a pardon or you have been acquitted, the charge was dismissed, or a nolle prosequi was entered, you must contact the State Bureau of […]
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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, or by e-mailing pardons@state.de.us. Board of Pardons’ Office Location Please […]
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§ 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 for more than six months, shall […]
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