PA Board of Pardons

11/30/2022

10/13/2022

Today’s merit review session of the PA Board of Pardons begins at 3pm.

Members of the public are able to call in to listen to the session.

For more information, please visit our website.

On Thursday, October 13, at 3:00 PM the board of Pardons will vote to "merit review" 96 clemency cases (the vote whether to grant a public hearing) before adjourning. The Board will also consider 3,539 applications for the PA Ma*****na Pardon Project. You may join the session by dialing +1 267-33...

10/01/2022

Another amazing event partnering the PA Board of Pardons with the to help get folks on their way to a clear record ⚖️

09/28/2022

In Philadelphia this weekend and interested in learning about pathways to second chances after interacting with the criminal legal system?

Come out Friday and Saturday for these community events with the .

We hope to see you there!

09/28/2022

Board of Pardons is excited to attend the Pathways 2 Pardons event hosted by Rep. Summer Lee on Oct. 6, from 5-7pm in Braddock, PA!

If you or someone you know has a criminal conviction in PA, please come join us to learn about the steps available to help clear criminal records.

09/27/2022

Interested in pardons, commutations, and expungements?

In partnership with , Rep. is hosting a great event tomorrow evening about pathways to second chances in PA.

We hope to see you there!

09/19/2022

PA Board of Pardons is delighted to be included in the 5th annual Cannabis Opportunities Conference Policy Summit on Friday, 9/23 in Philly.

Hear from leaders in the cannabis space like , , , Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, and Sen. .

09/16/2022

Want to know more about the PA Ma*****na Pardon Project?

Today at noon, Rep. Merski is hosting a virtual “Learn at Lunch” informational session with Board of Pardons Secretary, Celeste Trusty.

Pa.gov/mjpardon

09/16/2022

Lehigh Valley!

This afternoon from 3-5pm at Resurrected Life Community Church, join Rep. Schweyer, Rep. Schlossberg, and Board of Pardons Secretary Celeste Trusty for an informational town hall about the PA Ma*****na Pardon Project.

Pa.gov/mjpardon

09/15/2022

Board of Pardons Secretary Celeste Trusty was honored to attend today’s press event highlighting the incredible CJ reform work accomplished under ’s time in office.

Thank you, Governor Wolf, for your unrelenting support of expanding access to second chances for our community members.

09/08/2022

If you have a low-level conviction in PA for possession of ma*****na, you could be eligible to be pardoned through the PA Ma*****na Pardon Project.

Visit pa.gov/mjpardon for more information.