MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Gov. Tony Evers is giving some individuals a fresh start in the new year.
Gov. Evers granted 171 pardons Thursday, including more than a dozen in Northeast Wisconsin.
This brings Gov. Evers’ total number of pardons granted to 774 since he took office in January 2019.
“A pardon is both an act of forgiveness and an acknowledgment that an individual has done the work to make amends for a past mistake and put forth the effort to be a positive contributor in their community,” said Gov. Evers. “It’s an important tool to not only live out our Wisconsin values of empathy, compassion, and respect, but to open the doors of opportunity for individuals, their families, and their communities. I am proud of the work we’ve done over the past four years to give so many a second chance and look forward to continuing this work in the new year.”
Click here to see the pardons, along with descriptions provided by the governor’s office.
Under Wisconsin law, pardons restore rights to serve on a jury, hold public office and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records.
Evers considers pardon requests from people who have completed their sentence at least five years prior and have no pending criminal charges. Those required to register as sex offenders are not eligible to apply.
The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board meets once a month. More information on applying for a pardon is available online.
