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Erasing Your Criminal Record: How to Get a Pardon in Pennsylvania
A pardon is an act by the governor of Pennsylvania that allows a conviction to be erased from your criminal record. In Pennsylvania, a pardon is generally the only way that felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, although misdemeanor convictions may be eligible to be sealed. This guide from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will explain the pardon process and guide you through each step of the process.
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
Pardon Process Explained (Video)
This video from Neighborhood Legal Services will help you understand how to submit an application for a pardon and prepare for your hearing. (2020)
Pardons
In Pennsylvania, every criminal record is eligible for a pardon after your sentence is complete. This information from MyCleanSlatePA.com provides information on how to clear your criminal record by obtaining a pardon.
Pardons - DIY: Filling Out the Application (Video)
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) has developed a series of videos explaining how to complete an application for pardon. The form to apply for a pardon in Pennsylvania is pretty short but there are things you need to know to do the best job you can filling it out, and a quality application is a key factor in getting a pardon. These videos were created by Philadelphia Attorney Joe Mitchell, a private attorney who gives free community education workshops as a volunteer for PLSE.
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
Project Reset (Allegheny County)
Project Reset is a program of the Public Defender's Office of Allegheny county using a variety of initiatives that are focused on allowing residents with a criminal record to “reset” their lives while providing additional information and resources for other initiatives. Initiatives include Clean Slate (record sealing), expungement of criminal records, pardons and other initiatives.
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
Project Reset (Allegheny County)
Project Reset is a program of the Public Defender's Office of Allegheny county using a variety of initiatives that are focused on allowing residents with a criminal record to “reset” their lives while providing additional information and resources for other initiatives. Initiatives include Clean Slate (record sealing), expungement of criminal records, pardons and other initiatives.
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
Erasing Your Criminal Record: How to Get a Pardon in Pennsylvania
A pardon is an act by the governor of Pennsylvania that allows a conviction to be erased from your criminal record. In Pennsylvania, a pardon is generally the only way that felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, although misdemeanor convictions may be eligible to be sealed. This guide from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will explain the pardon process and guide you through each step of the process.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
Pardon Process Explained (Video)
This video from Neighborhood Legal Services will help you understand how to submit an application for a pardon and prepare for your hearing. (2020)
Pardons
In Pennsylvania, every criminal record is eligible for a pardon after your sentence is complete. This information from MyCleanSlatePA.com provides information on how to clear your criminal record by obtaining a pardon.
Pardons - DIY: Filling Out the Application (Video)
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) has developed a series of videos explaining how to complete an application for pardon. The form to apply for a pardon in Pennsylvania is pretty short but there are things you need to know to do the best job you can filling it out, and a quality application is a key factor in getting a pardon. These videos were created by Philadelphia Attorney Joe Mitchell, a private attorney who gives free community education workshops as a volunteer for PLSE.
Project Reset (Allegheny County)
Project Reset is a program of the Public Defender's Office of Allegheny county using a variety of initiatives that are focused on allowing residents with a criminal record to “reset” their lives while providing additional information and resources for other initiatives. Initiatives include Clean Slate (record sealing), expungement of criminal records, pardons and other initiatives.
Q & A on the Pennsylvania Pardon Process (Video)
Video Questions & Answers on the Pardon Process from Penn Law School featuring Attorney Janet Ginzberg of Community Legal Services. Featured videos include: 1. The Need for a Pardon; 2. Starting the Process; 3. Positioning Yourself; and 4. After Filing the Petition. (2019)
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Pardons - DIY: Filling Out the Application (Video)
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) has developed a series of videos explaining how to complete an application for pardon. The form to apply for a pardon in Pennsylvania is pretty short but there are things you need to know to do the best job you can filling it out, and a quality application is a key factor in getting a pardon. These videos were created by Philadelphia Attorney Joe Mitchell, a private attorney who gives free community education workshops as a volunteer for PLSE.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
Erasing Your Criminal Record: How to Get a Pardon in Pennsylvania
A pardon is an act by the governor of Pennsylvania that allows a conviction to be erased from your criminal record. In Pennsylvania, a pardon is generally the only way that felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, although misdemeanor convictions may be eligible to be sealed. This guide from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will explain the pardon process and guide you through each step of the process.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
Pardon Process Explained (Video)
This video from Neighborhood Legal Services will help you understand how to submit an application for a pardon and prepare for your hearing. (2020)
Pardons
In Pennsylvania, every criminal record is eligible for a pardon after your sentence is complete. This information from MyCleanSlatePA.com provides information on how to clear your criminal record by obtaining a pardon.
Q & A on the Pennsylvania Pardon Process (Video)
Video Questions & Answers on the Pardon Process from Penn Law School featuring Attorney Janet Ginzberg of Community Legal Services. Featured videos include: 1. The Need for a Pardon; 2. Starting the Process; 3. Positioning Yourself; and 4. After Filing the Petition. (2019)
Pardons - DIY: Filling Out the Application (Video)
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) has developed a series of videos explaining how to complete an application for pardon. The form to apply for a pardon in Pennsylvania is pretty short but there are things you need to know to do the best job you can filling it out, and a quality application is a key factor in getting a pardon. These videos were created by Philadelphia Attorney Joe Mitchell, a private attorney who gives free community education workshops as a volunteer for PLSE.
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Project Reset (Allegheny County)
Project Reset is a program of the Public Defender's Office of Allegheny county using a variety of initiatives that are focused on allowing residents with a criminal record to “reset” their lives while providing additional information and resources for other initiatives. Initiatives include Clean Slate (record sealing), expungement of criminal records, pardons and other initiatives.
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
Butler County Forms and Information- Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons
Forms and information from the Butler County Clerk of Courts on Expungement, Limited Access, Clean Slate & Pardons.
Project Reset (Allegheny County)
Project Reset is a program of the Public Defender's Office of Allegheny county using a variety of initiatives that are focused on allowing residents with a criminal record to “reset” their lives while providing additional information and resources for other initiatives. Initiatives include Clean Slate (record sealing), expungement of criminal records, pardons and other initiatives.