Governor Andy Beshear says those convicted of simple marijuana possession on state charges, and have otherwise clean records, can now apply for pardons from his office.
The Governor talked about it extensively Thursday during his Team Kentucky briefing, a week after President Biden pardoned federal cases and asked governors to wipe out state convictions.
Governor Beshear says he is still considering the President’s request and its potential impact.
The Governor explained there are differences between federal and state law and said his administration will be taking the time to analyze this information before the next steps are announced.
Governor Beshear also said he asked the Administrative Office of the Courts for more information on how many Kentuckians could be eligible for a state pardon on a possession-only charge.
There is a form for the pardon request on the governor’s website.
Source: WAVE
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