Where can I find Australian convict conditional and absolute pardons?
Australia Convict Conditional and Absolute Pardons 1791-1867. Indexed and fully digitised pardons can be accessed via Findmypast, accessible within the Library building via our eResources (visit our eResources portal and search for this resource under the Databases A-Z tab). This resource is only accessible inside the Library building.
Can a person be pardoned after serving 14 years?
Convicts were normally sentenced to seven or 14 year terms but others had sentences ranging from 10 years to life. About half the convicts were transported for seven years, and a quarter were sentenced for 14 years. If they were well behaved, convicts were not usually required to serve out their full term and could apply for a: an Absolute Pardon.
Where can I find convict records in Australia?
The following records are included on the State Archives & Records New South Wales Convict Index: Both Ancestry.com Library edition and Findmypast can be accessed via the Library’s eResources inside the National Library of Australia building.
Where can I get information about my pardon?
If you have a federal conviction, information about the conviction may be obtained from the clerk of the federal court where you were convicted. 3. Five-year waiting period required
Australia Convict Conditional and Absolute Pardons 1791-1867. Indexed and fully digitised pardons can be accessed via Findmypast, accessible within the Library building via our eResources (visit our eResources portal and search for this resource under the Databases A-Z tab). This resource is only accessible inside the Library building.
Can a criminal history report be used for a pardon?
IMPORTANT NOTE : The only criminal history report that is valid for a pardons application is the one included with the Pardon Application. Criminal history reports produced by the Division of the State Police for purposes other than pardons are not valid for pardons processing. Criminal history report must be dated within one year of application.
Convicts were normally sentenced to seven or 14 year terms but others had sentences ranging from 10 years to life. About half the convicts were transported for seven years, and a quarter were sentenced for 14 years. If they were well behaved, convicts were not usually required to serve out their full term and could apply for a: an Absolute Pardon.
When did a convict get a certificate of freedom?
They could not leave the colony. A certificate of freedom was issued at the completion of a convict’s sentence, as proof he/she was a free person. They were free to travel anywhere, and could return to the United Kingdom (if they could afford it!).
