CT Pardon Interest

Recently (post-2020) more people in CT have been having success at obtaining pardons than before. If you haven’t applied for a pardon before, this is a great time to start. If you have tried in the past and been denied, we encourage you to go through the process again. Not everyone who applies will receive a pardon. Please note that those who are denied can reapply one year later, and we encourage people to do so.

The pardon process can be completed without hiring a lawyer. OSJ has limited spaces available in a program to provide applicants with emotional support and coaching. However, YOU are in the driver’s seat. Your active participation in the process is critical to the success of obtaining a pardon.

Pardon Process

• Obtain Arrest Warrant from Your Conviction
• Character Letters
• Personal Written Statement
• Fingerprinting & Criminal Background Check
• Upload Complete Application Packet
• Application Reviewed by Board of Pardons (If Board agrees to hear pardon case, a hearing before board will be scheduled in 6-8 months)
• Hearing & Personal Oral Statement

If a pardon is granted, the State has 90-120 days to expunge all criminal records and remove you from the Registry.

Do you qualify to apply for a pardon?

Has it been at least five years since your date of conviction? *YesNo

Are you off of community supervision? *YesNo

Is your conviction from CT (not federal or out-of-state)? *YesNo

Has it been more than a year since you last applied for a pardon?YesNo

Have you applied for a pardon before? *YesNo

What year did you last apply for a pardon? *

If you are interested in OSJ assisting you with the pardon process, please submit your name and email address below to be placed on our program's waiting list:

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone

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