{ December 26th, 2010 }
Q: Since I cannot expunge or seal my record, is there any way I can remove a conviction from my record?

A: If you do not qualify for expungement or sealing, you must seek a pardon from the governor. Pardons are not just for people who have done time in prison! Anyone who has a conviction needs a pardon! (Unless it’s a sealable conviction or a Class 4 exception.) However, the governor has the power to both pardon an offender and issue an executive order to expunge the conviction. Pardons are also a matter of discretion, and they are handled on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement for the governor to address a pardon application within any period of time. It is not uncommon for a governor to wait until the end of the final term to make such decisions and avoid potential political backlash.

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