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Proc 10467ProclamationBiden · D

Proclamation 10467

Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana

President Biden granted a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to all current U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of or charged with simple possession of marijuana under federal law or D.C. Code, restoring their political, civil, and other rights. The Attorney General, through the Pardon Attorney, was directed to develop application procedures and issue certificates of pardon to eligible applicants.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 61441

Impact dates

  1. Application procedures to be developed and announced; applications to begin being accepted

Key directives

  • Attorney General shall administer and effectuate issuance of certificates of pardon
  • Attorney General directed to develop and announce application procedures
  • Attorney General to begin accepting applications as soon as reasonably practicable
  • Attorney General shall review all properly submitted applications and issue certificates to eligible applicants

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Pardon takes effect for eligible offenses committed on or before October 6, 2022
  • Restoration of political, civil, and other rights for pardoned individuals

Near term (90d)

  • Attorney General to develop and announce application procedures
  • Attorney General to begin accepting applications for certificates of pardon

Long term

  • Potential broader criminal justice reform implications
  • Possible state-level policy ripple effects

Risks & tensions

  • Vague timing: 'as soon as reasonably practicable' lacks concrete deadline
  • Exclusion of non-citizens not lawfully present may create equity concerns
  • Limited to simple possession only—no other marijuana-related offenses included
Proclamation 10467: Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana · Executive Orders