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Code, or Uniform Code of Military Justice |\n| • Live in the U.S. or its territories |\n\nIf you are still serving your sentence, use the commutation application form: [j](justice.gov/pardon/apply)[ustice.gov/pardon/apply](justice.gov/pardon/apply)commutation  \nHow to Begin:  \nFilling out and submitting the application is the first step in a lengthy process. You will be asked to share details about yourself, your reasons for seeking pardon, your current activities, challenges you may be facing because of your conviction, information about your conviction and other  \ncriminal history, if any, and letters of support.  \nIt is not required, but it may help to gather these documents, if available, before you start:  \n1. Presentence investigation report  \nThis report is prepared by the U.S. Probation Office to help the court with sentencing.  \n2. Judgment  \nThis document shows what sentence the court gave you.  \n3. Statement of reasons  \nThis document gives the court’s reasons for the sentence (not applicable in D.C. Code or military cases) .  \n4. Indictment or Information  \nThese documents list the charges against you.  \n5. Case docket report  \nThe docket lists all the events in the case.  \nWHERE CAN I FIND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO MY CONVICTION?  \nYou may be able to get the judgment, indictment, information, and case docket report online:  \nFederal cases: PACER (has fees):  \n[uscourts.gov/court-records/find-case-pacer](uscourts.gov/court-records/find-case-pacer)  \nD.C. cases:  \n[dccourts.gov/superior-court/cases-online](dccourts.gov/superior-court/cases-online)  \nFor documents that aren’t available online, you can contact or go to the court clerk’s office:  \nFederal court clerk’s offices:  \n[uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/federal](uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/federal)courts-public/court-website-links  \nD.C. Superior Court:  \n[dccourts.gov/superior-court/criminal-division](dccourts.gov/superior-court/criminal-division)  \nWhen will the Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON) contact you?  \nThe pardon application process can take months or years. We ask that you keep your contact information updated so that we can reach you when needed. Until the notification of the President’s final decision, your application is “pending” or open. Messages from PARDON during the process DO NOT predict the final decision. No outcome is guaranteed. Common situations when we may contact you include:  \nConfirmation Letter  \nWe will send an email or letter confirming your application has been received  \nFollow-Up Letters  \nWe may send emails or letters asking for more information or updates  \nHELPFUL TIPS  \n• This application asks for information to help us get a better picture of you and your life. All questions are important. Answer all questions to the best of your knowledge and ability and give as much detail as you can.  \n• The application asks for a large amount of personal information that may require research and collecting documents from the past. You may need several sessions to complete the application.  \n• To help us process your application more quickly, if an answer does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable.”  \n• Sending your application as a PDF by email will help us process your application more quickly.  \n• If you mail the application, stapling, gluing, or taping any part will slow down processing.  \n• If you need more space, you can add pages or documents.  \n• If there is information you feel would make your application stronger, include it in additional pages. 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