A pardon in Georgia is “an order of official forgiveness” and is given to “individuals who have maintained a good reputation in their community following the completion of their sentence(s).”
Pardons in Georgia are granted by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. A pardon has always been helpful for people with criminal records to show they have been fully rehabilitated after a criminal conviction.
However, pardons are now much more important – the new Georgia expungement law allows restriction of felony convictions for the first time, but requires the conviction(s) to have been pardoned.
Here are the eligibility criteria to request a pardon:
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- You were convicted of a felony offense in Georgia (that did not require registration as a sex offender)
- You completed all sentences at least five (5) years before applying (this means that you have been off parole or probation for five years)
- You have lived a law-abiding life in the last five (5) years
- You do not have any pending charges
- All of your fines or restitution are paid.
Are you eligible for a pardon or felony restriction? Call us to get started on your case today!
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