Criminal,
California Supreme Court
Mar. 30, 2018
State Supreme Court clarifies its role in clemency process
The California Supreme Court has clarified its role in the state’s clemency process, saying a recommendation for clemency for two-time felons merely gives the power for the governor to go through with a pardon or commutation, but does not serve as a judgment on the merits of a case.
The California Supreme Court clarified its role in the state’s clemency process, saying the court’s recommendation for clemency for two-time felons merely gives the governor power to go through with a pardon or commutation, but does not serve as a judgment on the merits of a case.
The court said that under the state constitution, it should execute a more “traditional” judicial function in making sure the granting of a pardon or comm...
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