Pardons
Pardons
Welcome to the Board of Pardons and Parole’s online application system, called MyPATH. Pardon applications can now be completed and submitted online using MyPATH. Please click the link below to begin a new pardon application or to return to an application you previously started. The Board encourages all applicants to use MyPATH for their submissions. The Board will be phasing out paper applications soon; if this creates a hardship for you, please contact the pardon specialist at [email protected].
Complete an Online Pardon Application
Click this link to complete a pardon application online. You will be prompted to login to your existing Utah ID account or to create a new Utah ID account. If you need assistance creating a Utah ID, please see the link under Helpful Resources below.
Helpful resources
Online Pardon Application Instructions
This is a resource that provides step-by-step guidance to completing a pardon application. It also contains a copy of the Oath or Affirmation Form and a checklist to help you collect the supporting documents needed for your online pardon application.Instructions for Creating a Utah ID Account
This is a resource to assist you in creating a Utah ID login.Pardon applications are considered only after a significant period of time of exemplary citizenship and demonstrable evidence of rehabilitation and generally require that at least five (5) years have passed since the termination or expiration of all criminal offenses, sentences, and supervision on probation or parole (Utah Admin. Code, R671-315-1). The Board generally requires that all restitution, fines, and fees be paid for any conviction for which a pardon is sought.
The Board will consider the pardon application to determine whether or not to grant a hearing. Submitting a pardon application does not guarantee the Board will grant a pardon hearing. If a hearing is granted, the Board will consider the pardon application and any input received from victims, police agencies, prosecutors or judges regarding your cases, as well as all information which the Board determines is relevant.
Pardon hearings are scheduled based on calendar availability. Pardon hearings will be held at the Board’s offices, located at 448 East Winchester Street (6400 South), Suite 300, Murray, Utah 84107. Pardon hearings are open, public hearings. Any member of the public who wishes to attend may do so.
Notice of the pardon hearing will be published on the Board’s website and the Utah Open Public Meeting website; and will be mailed to all victims of record if they can be located. The Board will provide notice of the application and hearing to the investigating police agency, the presiding judge of the Court where the conviction was entered, the agency responsible for prosecuting the case, and any victims. Any or all of these individuals, entities, or their representatives may attend the pardon hearing and may provide written or verbal input or comment to the Board. If information is submitted, the pardon applicant will be provided that information.
The applicant must attend the hearing in person and may have private counsel present if they choose. Please plan on arriving for the hearing a few minutes early. All Board pardon hearings are recorded and live streamed.
The Board will take all matters pertaining to the pardon request under advisement. The Board may deny the pardon request, grant the request in part, grant the pardon with conditions, or grant a full and unconditional pardon. The applicant will be notified of the Board’s decision as soon as practicable.