MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — After a fresh round of pardons announced Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers has now granted more than 1,100 pardons during his tenure.
82 new pardons were issued, bringing the total to 1,111. In a news release, Evers said:
It continues to be a privilege to hear about individuals’ lives, work, and what they have done to overcome their past mistakes and build positive, rewarding lives for themselves and their families.
Click here to view the PDF file.
In July, Evers broke a record for pardoning more people than any other governor in Wisconsin history. He surpassed the previous record set by Gov. Julius Heil, who issued 943 pardons between 1939 and 1943.
Pardons do not expunge court records, but they do restore a convicted felon’s rights to serve on a jury, hold public office and hold certain professional licenses.
Evers considers pardon requests from individuals whose sentences were completed at least five years earlier and who have no pending criminal charges. He does not consider requests from applicants currently required to register as sex offenders.
Scott Walker, who served as governor for eight years prior to Evers taking office, did not issue any pardons.
Click here for the pardon application and answers to frequently asked questions about the pardon process.
