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You can apply for a pardon by visiting the Board of Pardons and Paroles ePardon Portal at .ct.gov/bopp. Public libraries and job centers have computers with internet access for use by the public. The site is also accessible on tablets and mobile devices.

On June 10, 2021, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Connecticut's “Clean Slate” law, Public Act No. 21-32. The Clean Slate law became effective January 1, 2023, and it provides for the automatic erasure of certain criminal records.

This entire procedure usually takes approximately 2-3 months, but processing time varies depending on the volume of applications received. In all instances, you will receive a letter with the results of these reviews shortly after they occur.

The process of applying for a pardon will take 12-18 months. This is because it takes time to gather the necessary documents, fill out forms, file the documents, and have a hearing scheduled with the Board of Pardons. There are only eight hearings for full pardons each year.

On June 10, 2021, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Connecticut's “Clean Slate” law, Public Act No. 21-32. The Clean Slate law became effective January 1, 2023, and it provides for the automatic erasure of certain criminal records.

You may apply to the Pardons Board for an Absolute Pardon, which is an absolute erasure of your criminal record, THREE (3) YEARS after the date of disposition of your most recent MISDEMEANOR conviction and FIVE (5) YEARS after the date of disposition of your most recent FELONY conviction.

One document that you will have to acquire in order to properly apply for a pardon is your criminal history. In order to get this form, you will have to pay $50.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles does not currently charge a fee to apply for a pardon. However, you must pay the State Police - now known as the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) - for processing and providing your State Police Criminal History Report (rap sheet.)