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Colorado Governor Jared Polis issues pardons to 29 individuals
Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued pardons to 29 individuals on August 26, 2026. The clemency actions address a variety of past offenses, including theft, fraud, and drug possession, with several recipients having marijuana-related convictions dating back over two decades.
The pardons provide full and unconditional clemency, which restores rights such as voting, jury service, holding public office, and firearms privileges. Of the 29 individuals, 28 had previously pleaded guilty, while one was convicted at trial. Officials noted that all recipients had completed their sentences prior to receiving clemency.
Since taking office in 2019, Governor Polis has granted 4,083 marijuana possession pardons, along with 165 individual pardons and 35 sentence commutations. His office continues to review applications submitted before the April 3, 2026, deadline.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Twenty-eight of the 29 recipients had previously pleaded guilty. thecherrycreeknews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Colorado Governor Jared Polis granted pardons to 29 individuals on August 26, 2026. themarijuanaherald.com · thecherrycreeknews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The pardons cover offenses including theft, drug possession, and fraud. thecherrycreeknews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The clemency restores rights including voting, jury service, holding public office, and firearms privileges. thecherrycreeknews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Polis has granted 4,083 marijuana possession pardons since 2019. themarijuanaherald.com