Volunteering with the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project

Volunteering with the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project

Presenter(s)

Ana Scherschel

Comments

3:00-4:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

Description

I have been volunteering with the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project (OGEPP) since the summer of my 1L year. OGEPP provides an expedited process for qualified individuals to receive a pardon from Gov. Mike DeWine. Law student volunteers, like myself, screen candidates for eligibility under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Once a candidate is accepted into the program, they are assigned to a participating law school. Law student volunteers under the supervision of a licensed attorney help the client gather court documents, letters of recommendation, complete necessary forms, and write a letter to the governor. The clients attend a virtual hearing before the Ohio Parole Board who makes a written recommendation to the governor as to whether the client should receive a pardon. I have helped a number of clients through this process. One has received a pardon and another is awaiting Governor DeWine's decision. I will be discussing my experience and the impact that it has on clients' lives.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Graduate Research

Primary Advisor

Katherine N. Wright

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Law

Volunteering with the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project

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