Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visits Jefferson Elementary School in Oshkosh Wednesday, September 4, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Governor Tony Evers granted another 204 pardons Friday, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,640.
“I am proud to have given a second chance to over 1,600 individuals over the last six years,” said Gov. Evers. “These folks have worked to build lives for themselves beyond their past offenses. After decades of hard work for many of them to make amends and give back, I am glad they will have the chance at a fresh start.”
Evers has pardoned more individuals than any other Wisconsin governor in recent history.
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.
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