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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 167 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1807.
“A pardon offers individuals is a second chance and acknowledges the good work these folks have done to make amends, give back, and grow as individuals,” said Gov. Evers. “Many of these individuals have worked to build lives for themselves beyond their past offenses, and many now work to help others do the same.”
The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records.
Under Executive Order #30, individuals convicted of a Wisconsin felony may apply for a pardon if they completed their sentence at least five years ago and have no pending criminal charges. Individuals currently required to register on the sex offender registry are ineligible for a pardon. Executive Order #130 established an expedited review process for applications that meet stricter criteria, including a greater length of time elapsed since sentence completion and nonviolent nature of the offenses.
The pardon application, instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions about the pardon process can be found on the governor’s website at www.evers.wi.gov/pardons.
The list of pardon recipients is available here. An online version of this release is available here.
