US EditionPeople seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online in Pa.
The new digital system aims to reduce multi-year waiting times and has received over 240 online applications since its launch, improving access to pardons for people with criminal convictions.
- Recently, Pennsylvania launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for clearing criminal records.
- Amid years of paper filings, people mailed applications to the Board of Pardons and waited years while Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration and the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience renewed digitization efforts.
- More than 240 applicants have submitted online pardons, with Board of Pardons staff confirming identities and responding within 24 hours; the application supports 18 languages.
- Automatic expungement ensures pardon recipients regain rights lost due to convictions, allowing them to seek jobs, housing, or deny past offenses.
- With expanded access, the new online application aims to speed reviews and ease work for Board of Pardons staff, while The Pennsylvania Pardon Project offers a helpful tip sheet and video guide.
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People seeking to clear criminal conviction from record can apply online in Pa.
Pennsylvania is among the first states to launch an online application for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions. Here's a break down of the new process.
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People Seeking to Clear Their Record of a Criminal Conviction Can Now Do So Online in Pa.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states in the country to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
·New York, United States
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People seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online in Pa.
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