Pen. Code, § 4804 · Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Governor
Pen. Code, § 4804
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At least 10 days before the Governor acts upon an application for a pardon, written notice of the intention to apply therefor, signed by the person applying, must be served upon the district attorney of the county where the conviction was had, and proof, by affidavit, of the service must be presented to the Governor.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 106.
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- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=4804.
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