PENNSYLVANIA - Pennsylvania has become one of the first states in the country to bring the pardoning process online.

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The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons recently launched a fully online application for those seeking to clear criminal convictions from their record.

Modernizing the process is a significant milestone for "making it easier for deserving individuals to earn a second chance," the board says.

Previously, a paper application and other documents had to be mailed for approval by the pardons board and the governor, a process that could take years.

The new online application would make expunging criminal history more accessible for Pennsylvania residents, renewing their ability to serve on a jury, hold public office, own a home and seek new jobs.

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