California · Penal Code

PEN §4807.3: Every person who receives or agrees to receive any compensation or who receives any gift for procuring or assisting in procuring a pardon or commutation of sentence for any applicant must file with th

Misdemeanor

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Anyone who receives compensation or gifts for helping obtain a pardon or sentence commutation must file a statement with the Governor within 10 days. Failure to file is a misdemeanor.

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Every person who receives or agrees to receive any compensation or who receives any gift for procuring or assisting in procuring a pardon or commutation of sentence for any applicant must file with the Governor a full statement of the amount and character of such compensation or gift within 10 days of the receipt thereof. Any failure to file a full statement as required by this section is a misdemeanor.

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