On the eve of Easter, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 65 pardons.
The individuals granted pardons all completed their sentences and have
been released from custody for more than a decade without further
criminal activity.
Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply
to the Governor for a pardon. A gubernatorial pardon may be granted to
people who have demonstrated exemplary behavior following their
conviction. A pardon will not be granted unless it has been earned.
Obtaining a pardon is a distinct achievement based upon proof of a
productive and law-abiding life following conviction.
When a pardon is granted, the California Department of Justice and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation are notified so that they may update
their records on the applicant. The pardon is filed with the Secretary
of State and Legislature, and is a public record.
Copies of all 65 gubernatorial pardons can be found here. Additional information on pardons can be found here.
