2023 Pardon And Clemency Ceremony

The Annual Governor's Pardon and Clemency Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, and will be administered by Governor Kirk Paul. It will be Paul's second clemency and pardon ceremony. This year, 18 people will be pardoned, and 2 people will receive a clemency. The ceremonies will proceed as follows:

1. Introduction

   1. Master of Ceremonies

   2. Governor Paul opens the ceremony

   3. Meeting the recipients

   4. Outline of events

2. Pardons

   1. Recipients of full pardons will be announced and will receive a paper copy of their pardons.

   2. Recipients of partial pardons will be announced and will receive a paper copy of their pardons.

3. Clemencies

   1. Recipients of a clemency will receive a paper copy of the clemency.

4. Closing out ceremony

5. Final thoughts and information