Pen. Code, § 4802 · Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Governor
Pen. Code, § 4802
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In the case of a person twice convicted of felony, the application for pardon or commutation of sentence shall be made directly to the Governor, who shall transmit all papers and documents relied upon in support of and in opposition to the application to the Board of Parole Hearings.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 437, Sec. 2. (AB 648) Effective January 1, 2012.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=4802.
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