A searchable archive of presidential clemency actions
Pardonpedia is a public resource for journalists, researchers, and citizens seeking information about presidential pardons. Compiling the DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney's record of clemency recipients into a searchable, citable format, it adds context from news outlets and other sources.
What's in the archive
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Pardon Search
The archive contains records of clemency actions from Nixon to the present. Where available, each record links to DOJ documents, court records, press coverage, and other sources. The data is freely available under a CC BY 4.0 license.
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Posts
News and analysis about clemency-related topics, including proposed legislation, public debate, news coverage, and recent clemency actions.
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Links and Documents
The archive contains press coverage, legislation, books, press releases, and other material related to presidential clemency, linked where possible to individual clemency records.
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Obligations Erased
Pardons can erase three types of financial obligations imposed on convicted defendants: restitution paid to victims, and fines and forfeitures paid to the government. The database compiles each of these earasures..
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Reoffenders
Documented post-pardon criminal conduct, compiled from CREW and other sources.
