California · Penal Code

PEN §4802: 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

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This statute establishes the procedure for applying for a pardon or sentence commutation when a person has been convicted of two felonies. The Governor receives the application and forwards supporting documents to the Board of Parole Hearings.

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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.

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