Pen. Code, § 4807 · Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Governor
Pen. Code, § 4807
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) At the beginning of every regular session of the Legislature, the Governor shall file a written report with the Legislature that shall include each application that was granted for each case of reprieve, pardon, or commutation by the Governor, or his or her predecessor in office, during the immediately preceding regular session of the Legislature, stating the name of the person convicted, the crime of which the person was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the reprieve, pardon, or commutation, and the reason for granting the same. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the written report filed with the Legislature pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be available to the public.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 133. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2013.
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