CT HB06636

Prohibits the Board of Pardons and Paroles from accepting pardon applications if the conviction resulted in a standing criminal protective order that remains in effect at the time of application.

Requires the board to provide written notification to applicants about the process and procedures for requesting that a standing criminal protective order be vacated.

Board must provide written explanation to applicants denied a pardon, stating the factors considered and which factors were not satisfied.

Maintains existing pardon eligibility timelines: three years after misdemeanor or violation conviction, five years after felony conviction, except board may accept earlier applications upon finding of extraordinary circumstances.

Effective date: July 1, 2023.