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 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: […]
Read MoreProcedure for Filing a Pardon Application
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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The Honorable Bethany Hall-Long, Lieutenant Governor President The Honorable Jeffrey W. Bullock, Secretary of State Secretary of the Board The Honorable Andre Bouchard, Chancellor of Court of Chancery Member The Honorable Colleen C. Davis, State Treasurer Member The Honorable Kathleen K. McGuiness, Auditor of Accounts Member
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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.
Read MoreGetting Started
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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
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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, by e-mail at pardons@delaware.gov, or by using the State of Delaware […]
Read MoreConstitutional 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 […]
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