Michael L. Parson, 57th Governor of Missouri | Missouri Gov. Michael Parson
Michael L. Parson, 57th Governor of Missouri | Missouri Gov. Michael Parson
Jefferson City — For the month of June 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted 13 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.
In addition to granting 13 pardons, Governor Parson denied 11 clemency applications. The Governor's Office now holds fewer than 100 pending clemency applications. When Governor Parson was sworn into office, he inherited a clemency backlog of more than 3,500 and has received hundreds more since. Governor Parson has prioritized providing individuals an answer, whether approved or denied.