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That depends on how much time has passed since the conviction date for the Connecticut offense(s) you are asking to be pardoned. For an Absolute Pardon, you are eligible to apply five (5) years from the date of conviction for a felony and/or three (3) years from the date of conviction for a misdemeanor.

You may apply to the Pardons Board for an Absolute Pardon, which is an absolute erasure of your criminal record, THREE (3) YEARS after the date of disposition of your most recent MISDEMEANOR conviction and FIVE (5) YEARS after the date of disposition of your most recent FELONY conviction.

Notarized Background Investigation Authorization (BIA) Three (3) Reference Questionnaires (only one from a family member) Police report(s) for any arrest that resulted in a conviction that has occurred within the last ten (10) years. Letter from Adult Probation for any period of probation supervision.

The process of applying for a pardon will take 12-18 months. This is because it takes time to gather the necessary documents, fill out forms, file the documents, and have a hearing scheduled with the Board of Pardons. There are only eight hearings for full pardons each year.

A pardon is an expression of the President's forgiveness and ordinarily is granted in recognition of the applicant's acceptance of responsibility for the crime and established good conduct for a significant period of time after conviction or completion of sentence. It does not signify innocence.

You can apply for a pardon by visiting the Board of Pardons and Paroles ePardon Portal at .ct.gov/bopp. Public libraries and job centers have computers with internet access for use by the public. The site is also accessible on tablets and mobile devices.