The waiting period rules are changing. We pushed back and finally won. Keep watching to ensure this is implemented correctly.
June 1, 2019
Final supporters
Help us restore the value back to the many released "nonviolent offenders" throughout the nation, who've been disenfranchised and forced to wait a extensive (15 - 20) year period before being allowed the opportunity to apply for a "Governors Pardon" or "Expungement".
Under the constitution, the President has the authority to grant pardon for federal offenses, including those adjudicated in the "United States District Courts", the "Superior Court of the District Of Columbia", and "Military Courts-Martial".
A Pardon not only adds value back to an offender. It adds value back to the very fabric of the community they reside in by bettering the offenders odds of obtaining employment opportunities, restoring their trust and ability to vote, and allowing them a fair pursuit toward happiness with a clean slate.
The President cannot pardon state criminal offenses such as, a drug offenses etc. Instead, applicants seeking "Expungement" for state criminal convictions require what is known as a "Governor's Pardon" from the governor of their state.
Interesting enough', the rules governing applicants with federal convictions states, "Applicant's must satisfy a minimum waiting period of just (5) year's, before he/she becomes eligible to apply for a "Presidential Pardon" for a federal conviction".
However, the rules governing applicant's with state criminal offenses in states such as Maryland, West Virginia and so forth, require non-violent state drug offenders with convictions such as, possession or distribution wait an extensive period of (20) years. Before the offender becomes eligible to apply for a "Governor's Pardon" even for a first time offense.
So because, of policies like this:
- I (________________________________________) agree pleading guilty to a "nonviolent" drug offense shouldn't be rewarded with a (10-20) year “Policy barrier” that obstructs, the offender from "Expungement"or "State Governors Pardon".
LINKS:
- Follow us via twitter: @PardonMySwag20
- What is Expungement?
- Learn your states "Governors Pardoning" Redemption Period.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 9, 2019
November 5, 2016
100 signatures reached. We are just getting started.
Reached 100 supporters
November 4, 2016
96 Comments
Brilliant idea!! i don't see why not, that policy just seems like a way of disenfranchising folks from their civil rights...
20 years is too long. First time offenders shouldn't have to wait 20 years for their rights to be restored
I believe 5 years before he.she becomes eligible to apply for a "Presidential Pardon" for a federal conviction is a reasonable time to serve.
"'The Maryland Constitution empowers the Governor to grant executive clemency, including pardons, at his discretion under the conditions he deems proper". Pardons forgive a crime but, does n't erase a conviction. But, Damn...... Why a 20 year waiting period before that. SHeeSH!!!
No voting, Jury duty etc. So the persons pretty much "Civilly dead" for 20 years, is what it sounds like to me, post incarceration and probation.......Whats your take?
Hey guys its Jayar, the project developer of this petition. Just had chime in and say you guys have done a phenomenal job with supporting me and our sponsors. As we push this initiative toward state-to-state "Pardoning Reform". As of recent I've spoken indirectly, to a few eminent figures in the Political game and they definitely the isopolity and conscious effort in this possible becoming (Bill) down on Capitol Hill. Greatly appreciated, Jayar
Guys there was a bit of a Technical issue with the dashboard of this website, so I couldn't comment on the huge ground we've covered with your support. Proud to say, as of the summer of 2018 (Gov. Wolf of Pennsylvania) heard about the petition and the impact toward change it was making, and show his support. His support was express by becoming the first governor, to adopt our perspective by inducing the [CLEAN SLATE ACT]. Interestingly enough, what this bill does in its entirety is it allow offenders who've been trouble free for 10 years. To have their non violent offenses "SEALED" which isn't quite Expungement however, with more states to cross its a great start. Kindest Regards, Mr. Rupert Jr... Please say the JR
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The waiting period rules are changing. We pushed back and finally won. Keep watching to ensure this is implemented correctly.
June 1, 2019
Final supporters
Help us restore the value back to the many released "nonviolent offenders" throughout the nation, who've been disenfranchised and forced to wait a extensive (15 - 20) year period before being allowed the opportunity to apply for a "Governors Pardon" or "Expungement".
Under the constitution, the President has the authority to grant pardon for federal offenses, including those adjudicated in the "United States District Courts", the "Superior Court of the District Of Columbia", and "Military Courts-Martial".
A Pardon not only adds value back to an offender. It adds value back to the very fabric of the community they reside in by bettering the offenders odds of obtaining employment opportunities, restoring their trust and ability to vote, and allowing them a fair pursuit toward happiness with a clean slate.
The President cannot pardon state criminal offenses such as, a drug offenses etc. Instead, applicants seeking "Expungement" for state criminal convictions require what is known as a "Governor's Pardon" from the governor of their state.
Interesting enough', the rules governing applicants with federal convictions states, "Applicant's must satisfy a minimum waiting period of just (5) year's, before he/she becomes eligible to apply for a "Presidential Pardon" for a federal conviction".
However, the rules governing applicant's with state criminal offenses in states such as Maryland, West Virginia and so forth, require non-violent state drug offenders with convictions such as, possession or distribution wait an extensive period of (20) years. Before the offender becomes eligible to apply for a "Governor's Pardon" even for a first time offense.
So because, of policies like this:
- I (________________________________________) agree pleading guilty to a "nonviolent" drug offense shouldn't be rewarded with a (10-20) year “Policy barrier” that obstructs, the offender from "Expungement"or "State Governors Pardon".
LINKS:
- Follow us via twitter: @PardonMySwag20
- What is Expungement?
- Learn your states "Governors Pardoning" Redemption Period.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 9, 2019
November 5, 2016
100 signatures reached. We are just getting started.
Reached 100 supporters
November 4, 2016
96 Comments
It should at least be a 10-20 year waiting period, not 70 years. Most people would be either dead or dying by then.
Brilliant idea!! i don't see why not, that policy just seems like a way of disenfranchising folks from their civil rights...
20 years is too long. First time offenders shouldn't have to wait 20 years for their rights to be restored
I believe 5 years before he.she becomes eligible to apply for a "Presidential Pardon" for a federal conviction is a reasonable time to serve.
"'The Maryland Constitution empowers the Governor to grant executive clemency, including pardons, at his discretion under the conditions he deems proper". Pardons forgive a crime but, does n't erase a conviction. But, Damn...... Why a 20 year waiting period before that. SHeeSH!!!
No voting, Jury duty etc. So the persons pretty much "Civilly dead" for 20 years, is what it sounds like to me, post incarceration and probation.......Whats your take?
Hey guys its Jayar, the project developer of this petition. Just had chime in and say you guys have done a phenomenal job with supporting me and our sponsors. As we push this initiative toward state-to-state "Pardoning Reform". As of recent I've spoken indirectly, to a few eminent figures in the Political game and they definitely the isopolity and conscious effort in this possible becoming (Bill) down on Capitol Hill. Greatly appreciated, Jayar
Guys there was a bit of a Technical issue with the dashboard of this website, so I couldn't comment on the huge ground we've covered with your support. Proud to say, as of the summer of 2018 (Gov. Wolf of Pennsylvania) heard about the petition and the impact toward change it was making, and show his support. His support was express by becoming the first governor, to adopt our perspective by inducing the [CLEAN SLATE ACT]. Interestingly enough, what this bill does in its entirety is it allow offenders who've been trouble free for 10 years. To have their non violent offenses "SEALED" which isn't quite Expungement however, with more states to cross its a great start. Kindest Regards, Mr. Rupert Jr... Please say the JR
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It should at least be a 10-20 year waiting period, not 70 years. Most people would be either dead or dying by then.