How to Ask for Pardon of a DUI Charge

You can obtain a pardon through your state government.

People sometimes make mistakes they wish they could make disappear. Obtaining a pardon, for charges such as DUIs, can be the answer to that desire. The process varies very little from state to state. A governor's pardon is achieved through the state board of pardons and paroles. It will not expunge a criminal record, but it will show that a person has shown dramatic change in his life since the charges.

Things You'll Need

• Application for restoration of rights/pardon
• 3 reference letters

Instructions

1. Make sure you have no pending criminal charges or outstanding fines that will keep your pardon application from being processed.

2. Obtain an Application for Restoration of Rights/Pardon from your state board of pardons and paroles.

3. Have three friends who are upstanding citizens write letters of reference in regards to your character. (Your letters cannot be written by family members.)

4. Turn your Application for Restoration of Rights/Pardon and the three reference letters in to the state board of pardons and paroles.

5. Wait for approval or denial.

Tips & Warnings

• A pardon is not needed for misdemeanors.

• A state pardon is required for a DUI.

References

• Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles