Pardon Project of Lackawanna County

Pardon Project of Lackawanna County A pardon opens the door to jobs and careers, educational and financial opportunities, and overall life opportunities. Other eligibility requirements may apply.

The objective is to help deserving low-income people who have been convicted of misdemeanors or felonies obtain a pardon from the Governor, which would then allow those convictions to be expunged (erased) from their criminal record. A pardon can improve family relationships, build confidence, and give you the chance for a whole new start. SO WHAT EXACTLY IS A PARDON?
• A pardon is an act by the Go

vernor that erases a conviction from your criminal record permanently.
• A pardon restores many rights and privileges that were lost as a result of a conviction. DO I NEED A LAWYER?
• You do not need a lawyer, but you may qualify for free legal help.
• There may be other organizations or resources available to assist you. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR HELP FROM THE PARDON PROJECT:
i. You must either live in or have a criminal record in Lackawanna County;
ii. At least 3 years must have passed since you completed your sentence (including probation or parole);
iii. The Pardon Project can’t help you with federal or out-of-state criminal records; and,
iv. Free help is available for those who qualify. YOU WON’T EVER HAVE TO “CHECK THE BOX” AGAIN! MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Lackawanna Pro Bono at (570) 961-2170
or The Pardon Project of Lackawanna County at (570) 558-7571

Use the below link to learn more about your rights when applying for employment.https://www.bop.pa.gov/Documents/KNOW%20...
02/17/2022

Use the below link to learn more about your rights when applying for employment.
https://www.bop.pa.gov/Documents/KNOW%20YOUR%20RIGHTS%20flyer.pdf

02/10/2022

“Once offenders have ‘repaid their debt to society,’… we all owe it to ourselves to give them the best chance they can to succeed and become contributing members of society.”- The Pennsylvania Lawyer

These powerful words are featured in a great piece by the Pennsylvania Lawyer (linked below). Did you know Lackawanna County, is the FIRST place outside of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania to start a pardon project.

https://www.plsephilly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PBA-Article-on-Pardons-Jan-2022.pdf

The PA Board of Pardons has eliminated Section 4 of the Application for Clemency. This is the section that required appl...
02/10/2022

The PA Board of Pardons has eliminated Section 4 of the Application for Clemency. This is the section that required applicants to report everything in their life they have done criminally (outside of what they are seeking clemency for)- encounters with police while a juvenile, other arrests that didn’t end in convictions, and their complete driving record in every state. This is no longer required. As a result of this decision, the time between receipt and filing of applications should be reduced by 10-12 months. Click below for more information and instructions.
https://www.bop.pa.gov/Apply%20for%20Clemency/Documents/Application%20Packet_Revised%201-1-22.pdf

The Pennsylvania Pardon Project will participate in a virtual town hall this evening at 6 pm. If interested in this info...
12/08/2021

The Pennsylvania Pardon Project will participate in a virtual town hall this evening at 6 pm. If interested in this information session please register to attend using this link: http://ow.ly/UTpU50H23aq

Pardon Project representatives from across the Commonwealth assist qualified individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanors or felonies to obtain a pardon, which if obtained allows convictions to be expunged from a criminal record.

A pardon opens the door to jobs and careers, educational and financial opportunities, and overall life opportunities.

Interested in more information about the pardon process? Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity is presenting a virtual town hall on the subject! See below for more information.

Please consider attending this informational session being provided by the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. This ...
12/07/2021

Please consider attending this informational session being provided by the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. This virtual town hall will take place tomorrow at 6 pm, hear from Pardon Project presenters from across the Commonwealth and learn more about the Pardon Project.

Interested in more information about the pardon process? See below for more information and register to attend at:http://ow.ly/UTpU50H23aq

The Lackawanna County Clerks Office will do their best to help facilitate the process for any individuals seeking a Gove...
06/21/2021

The Lackawanna County Clerks Office will do their best to help facilitate the process for any individuals seeking a Governors Pardon. Everyone deserves a “second chance.”

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