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3) that discloses all delinquent credit obligations (whether disputed
or not), all civil lawsuits to which the applicant is a party
(whether plaintiff or defendant), and all unpaid tax obligations
(whether local, state, or federal); and
4) that includes three character affidavits from persons not related
to the applicant by blood or marriage.
In addition, acceptance of a Presidential pardon generally carries
with it an admission of guilt. For that reason, a petitioner should
include in his or her petition a statement of the petitioner’s
acceptance of responsibility, an expression of remorse, and
atonement for the offense. The forms and required information
can be found on the United States Department of Justice website.
3. What happens after a petition for executive clemency is submitted?
The Attorney General reviews each petition and makes a
non-binding recommendation on an application to the President.
Federal regulations also provide for guidelines and requirements to
notify victims of the crimes, if any, for which clemency is sought.
See 28 CFR § 1.6. The President will either grant or deny a pardon.
There are no hearings held on the petition, and there is no appeal
of the President’s decision. See 28 CFR § 1.8.
4. What is the effect of a Presidential pardon?
A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the cancellation of the
penalty associated with that crime. While a Presidential pardon will
restore various rights lost as a result of the pardoned offense, it
will not expunge the record of your conviction. This means that
even if a person is granted a pardon, the person must still disclose
their conviction on any form where such information is required,
although the person may also disclose the fact that the offense for
which they were convicted was pardoned.
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