Pen. Code, § 4802.5 · Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Governor
Pen. Code, § 4802.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Governor shall make the application for a pardon and the application for a commutation available on the Governor’s Office Internet Web site and all applications for a direct pardon received by the Governor shall be promptly forwarded to the Board of Parole Hearings for an investigation and recommendation to the Governor. Applications supported by a certificate of rehabilitation may be granted by the Governor without investigation and recommendation by the Board of Parole Hearings in accordance with Section 4852.16.
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History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 824, Sec. 3. (AB 2845) Effective January 1, 2019.
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