To: The Maryland State House
Jubilee for those worthy.
In Maryland and many other states if a citizen has ever been convicted of a felony no matter how small or how long ago many of that citizens right are restricted. The only appeal available is to the governor who does not sign pardons. Well maybe once in a blue moon. After 10, 20, or 30 years of having a clean record and having contributed to society a citizen should be able to apply for pardon to a judge or more local representative who would by established criteria grant or reject the application.
Why is this important?
In Maryland and many other states if a citizen has ever been convicted of a felony no matter how small or how long ago many of that citizens right are restricted. The only appeal available is to the governor who does not sign pardons. Well maybe once in a blue moon. After 10, 20, or 30 years of having a clean record and having contributed to society a citizen should be able to apply for pardon to a judge or more local representative who would by established criteria grant or reject the application.