The document summarizes information about obtaining a pardon in Connecticut. It provides statistics on pardon applications received and granted between 2013-2014 and 2012-2013. It outlines the pardon application process, including requirements to disclose personal information, potential reasons for denial, and types of pardons. It describes how to obtain fingerprints records, complete the application, and what the Board examines, such as remorse and rehabilitation efforts. Resources for obtaining pardons and records are also listed.

1. Connecticut Pardon Presentation
Juan Girón-Sánchez, JD

2. ConnecticutBoard of Pardons&Parole
PardonsStatistics by FiscalYear
PARDONS 2013-2014 2012-2013
Total Applications Received
832 983
Applications Deemed Eligible
556 717
Total Pardons Granted
241 333

3. Pardons Process
• Applicant’s criminal records are public information
• Victims can oppose a pardon
• Prosecutors can see the entire application
• Pardons hearings are open to the public

4. Must Reveal
• Highly personal information
• Substance abuse treatment
• Domestic violence
• Mental health treatment
• Full disclosure of which shows the board that an
applicant understands the problems that contributed to
criminal behavior

5. You may be denied if:
• Your Criminal History
• If you are a registered sex offender
• The length of your criminal history
• Your failure to participate or insufficient participation in
treatment programs
• The serious nature of your offense(s) or the Victim’s
family
• Your poor performance while on Community
Supervision
• Your failure to disclose all of your Connecticut Criminal
History
• Your failure to disclose all of your Out of State Criminal
History

6. You may be denied if
• You minimized responsibility for your actions
• You did not provide sufficient offense details as to how,
when, why, where the crime committed
• Opposition from the Office of the State’s Attorney
• The seriousness of your offense(s) would be diminished
by a pardon
• Your criminal history consists of repetitive incidents of
crimes against persons. At this time, public safety
requires that your criminal history remain intact
• The board feels like insufficient time has passed since
the commission of your most recent criminal conviction

7. Types of Pardons
•Total Expungement
A. Totally erases your criminal record
B. Only for CT convictions
C. It’s a privilege and not a right
D. Application time limits
State Law SLS Pardon
Program
Felony 5 Years 7 Years
Misdemeanor 3 Years 5 Years

8. •Certificate of Employability
A. Not incarcerated
B. Completed 90 days of supervision
C. Have no new arrests, not under supervision and have
been in the community for a minimum of 90 days
D. Supervising Officer Questionnaire
E. Does not erase your criminal history

9. How do you get a pardon?
1. Copy of Fingerprints
A. Must be on a special card for pardons Green DPS
125c
B. Call before you go?
i. When to go
ii. How much
2. Send fingerprints to the State Police Bureau of
Identification with $50.00 Check or money order
DESPP-Division Of State Police
Bureau of Identification
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457-2389

10. 3. You will receive your record in the mail (6-8 weeks)
4. Application includes:
• Basic information: employment, education
• Writing an explanation of crimes
• Writing essays & showing community involvement
• Getting references, certificates, & other
documents

11. Send application to:
Board of Pardons
55 West Main Street, Suite 520
Waterbury, CT 06702
5. Long Wait
6. Pre-Screening
7. Letter telling you that you are invited to a hearing or
you are not approved

12. What are they looking for?
1. Time
2. Remorse
3. How have you changed your life?
a. High School Diploma or GED
b. Substance or Anger Management Therapy
c. Adult Education
d. Job Training
e. Volunteering

13. Getting your record on-line
• http://www.jud2.ct.gov/crdockets/searchbydefdisp.aspx
• May only see records for 10 years
• Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean its not there
• Anyone can get this information about you

14. CT Board of Pardons
•Find the application at:
www.ct.gov/bopp/

15. Statewide Legal Services Pardon
Assistance Program
•Apply Online:
www.apply.slsct.org
•HOTLINE:
1-800-453-3320

16. Things to remember
• You must have very low household income for
us to be able to help you.
• Your case must be in Connecticut.
• We cannot help with criminal or immigration
problems.
• Our advocates can help you with legal
questions about family, public benefits,
housing, unemployment and other problems.

17. Other Pardons Resources
Career Resources, Inc.
350 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
866-859-8818
Board of Pardons
55 West Main Street, Suite 520
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-805-6643
City of New Haven’s Prison Reentry Initiative
165 Church Street, Second Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
203-946-7658 or 203-946-7665

18. • Workforce
Development
• Operate CTWorks
• Employment Network
• Disability Resource
Center
• ABE/GED/ESL
• STRIVE
• VITA/FEC
• ReEntry Works
• Fathers For Life
• Youth Training
• Welfare To Work
(JFES)
• Alternative
Incarceration
• Consulting
Services/EPIC
• Veterans
Reintegration

19. List of CRI Locations
• Stamford/CTWorks
Satellite Office
1642 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 504-6182
• Norwalk Satellite Office
(JEFS only)
65 Flax Hill Road
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 831-8272
• Derby/CTWorks Satellite
Office
33 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 734-3443
• STRIVE Hartford
20-28 Sargeant Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 560-0378
• Bridgeport AIC Employment
Services
255 Islandbrook Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 696-1323
• STRIVE New Haven
746 Chapel Street, Suite 301
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 777-1720