Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project (OGEPP) Proposal – Law School or Legal Agency 2023
Can you apply?
This grant is for law schools and legal agencies in Ohio seeking to enhance the clemency application process for eligible individuals. Applicants must be legal organizations or educational institutions capable of establishing regional collaborative partnerships. The project supports expedited pardon applications for people who demonstrate rehabilitation and positive community contributions after sentence completion.
The initiative operates under Ohio's clemency laws and targets applicants with exceptional circumstances. Organizations must be able to assist qualified individuals through the application process and clemency hearing preparation. Geographic focus is limited to Ohio.
Program description
The Expedited Pardon Project (EPP) is aimed at enhancing and expediting the proposed process by which people apply for a formal pardon from the Governor under Ohio’s laws. The project seeks to reduce challenges surrounding a clemency application in Ohio for people meeting certain criteria with exceptional stories who can show that they have been rehabilitated and have contributed positively to their communities after completing their sentences. The planned expansion as envisioned in AM Sub House Bill 110, 134th GA is intended to make expedited pardons more accessible to additional qualified applicants throughout the state by creating multiple regional collaborative partnerships. Successful applicants will assist additional qualified applicants to complete the application process and prepare for a clemency hearing.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 👤 Alicia Handwerk
- 📧 Alicia.Handwerk@odrc.state.oh.us
- 📞 (614) 752 - 1209
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