MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 206 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 2,443. 

“Today, we are glad to offer more than 200 pardons to folks who have worked hard to pay their debt to society, make amends, and turn their lives around, bringing the total number of pardons I’ve granted to over 2,400,” said Gov. Evers. “Here in Wisconsin, we believe in the power of forgiveness, redemption, and opportunity. Folks who put in the work deserve the chance to continue growing, doing good, and building a better life.”

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.  

A pardon is not a commutation. For information regarding the commutation process and eligibility in the state of Wisconsin, visit the commutation information page on Gov. Evers’ website.  

The list of pardon recipients is attached.
An online version of this release is available here.