Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Clemency

What is a Pardon For Innocence?

A pardon based on innocence exonerates a person of the crime and erases the conviction when there is evidence of actual innocence or a court has determined the person is innocent. In order to consider a pardon for innocence, the board requires either evidence of actual innocence from at least two trial officials, or the findings of fact and conclusions of law from the district judge indicating actual innocence.

Pardon for Innocence Application Word or PDF

Updated 01/02/2019