When an application for any form of clemency is received in the Office of Executive Clemency, it is screened for eligibility regarding the required time frames for the various offenses and the accompanying required certified court documents are reviewed.<\/p>\n
If applicant is found eligible, the application is forwarded to the investigative phase of the process in the Office of Clemency Investigations.\u00a0 Cases are then assigned to examiners in the field offices on a first-in, first-out basis.<\/p>\n
If the Office of Executive Clemency determines that an application does not meet the requirements, the applicant is advised of the disqualifying issues and guidance provided as to the next step. After the investigation and the report is prepared, the eligible application is forwarded to the Clemency Board for a decision.<\/p>\n
If granted, the applicant is mailed a certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights.<\/p>\n
Under the Florida Constitution, a convicted felon cannot vote, serve on a jury, or hold public office<\/strong> until civil rights have been restored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I Want To:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information on the eligibility criteria for each form of clemency (Rule 5.) read the “Rules of Executive Clemency<\/a>.”<\/p>\n\n