How do offenders apply for a pardon, clemency, or restoration of civil rights?
There are three types of pardons: simple, conditional, and absolute. All three types require the petitioner to write a letter to the governor stating why the pardon should be granted. If you have been convicted of a felony you must have your rights restored before the Governor will consider a petition for a pardon. http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/Clemency/clemency.cfm http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/JudicialSystem/Clemency/clemency.
