Online Pardon Application

Determine Your Eligibility

Has it been more than 1 year since the date of the judgement?

Yes
No

Have you applied for a pardon and the board/governor denied your application for clemency in the past year?

Yes
No

Are you currently an inmate incarcerated with the Department of Corrections?

Yes
No

Have you reached your initial parole date?

Yes
No

Are you applying on a felony offense?

Yes
No

Are you applying for multiple felonies?

Yes
No

Is the felony punishable by life imprisonment?

Yes
No

Has it been 5 years since being released from a DOC facility, or if no prison time served, 5 years from the date of offense?

Yes
No

Has it been more than 5 years since the date of conviction?

Yes
No

Are you applying for Misdemeanor(s) that are non-violent and do not need restoration of firearms?

Yes
No

Is your most severe misdemeanor Class I or Class II? info button Examples of Class I and Class II misdemeanors in South Dakota This is not a comprehensive list.
Class 1 Misdemeanor
  • DUI 1st
  • DUI 2nd
  • Driving under revocation
  • Eluding
  • False report to authorities
  • Impersonation to deceive law enforcement officer
  • Indecent exposure
  • Ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage
  • Ingesting
  • Maintaining a common nuisance
  • Maintain place to violate beverage laws - nuisance
  • Misprision of a felony
  • No big game license
  • Obstruct police, jailer or firefighter
  • Petty theft 1st degree
  • Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces
  • Prostitution
  • Reckless driving
  • Resisting arrest
  • Simple assault
  • Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Class 2 Misdemeanor
  • Careless driving
  • Consumption/possession of alcohol by minor
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Disturbing the peace
  • Entering or refusing to leave
  • Fail to maintain financial responsibility
  • Fleeing from officer on foot
  • Open container
  • Petty theft 2nd degree
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Purchase/receive/consume/possess tobacco under 18
  • Under 21 driver
  • Vandalism - $400 or Less

Class I
Class II

Has it been more than 10 years since your conviction with no other non-traffic related offenses in the last 5 years?

Yes
No

Have you had any other non-traffic related offenses in the last 5 years?

Yes
No
You are not eligible to apply for a pardon.
You are eligible to apply for a standard pardon. You can login here to begin your application.
You are eligible to apply for an exceptional pardon. You can login here to begin your application.
You are eligible to apply for an expedited pardon. You can login here to begin your application.