Who is eligible for a pardon?
• Inmate: If serving a minimum sentence of eight years or more, must have served at least four years; if serving a minimum sentence of less than eight years, must have served at least 50% of the minimum sentence. • Non-inmate: May not apply until at least five years have elapsed from the date of completion of the sentence, including a suspended sentence together with any term of probation attached. The Board may make exceptions as it deems fit. APPLYING FOR A PARDON IN CONNECTICUT To apply for a pardon you must complete an application (a.k.a. petition) for a pardon and submit it to Board of Pardons and Paroles. You can get the form from the Board by calling the Board main office at (203) 805-6643, or you can download the form by going to the Dept. of Corrections website http://www.ct.gov/doc then click on the link to Board of Pardons and Paroles. The application form will include information on what documents you must submit with the petition, such as a certified copy of your convictio
