What does a pardon do and how is that different from an expungment?
Under Oklahoma law, a pardon by itself will not clear a persons record. It does not prevent a prior criminal record from being considered when decisions are made concerning employment or other matters. Even if one is granted a pardon, their record may continue to affect them. A person who was less than 18 years old at the time the offense was committed and who has received a pardon may seek to have their record expunged. See Title 22 O.S. 18(5). Also any person convicted of a non-violent felony that has received a pardon for the offense and has not been convicted of any other misdemeanor or felony and has no felony or misdemeanor charges pending, may after 10 years have passed (since the conviction) file a motion for expungement. See Title 22 O.S. 18(7). The motion for expungement must be filed with the District Court where the conviction occurred. The Pardon and Parole Board is not involved in the expungement proceeding. If you have additional questions concerning expungement you shou
