{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3041.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3041.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 1. IMPRISONMENT OF MALE PRISONERS IN STATE PRISONS [2000. - 3105.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Length of Term of Imprisonment and Paroles [3000. - 3089.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Paroles [3040. - 3073.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-8/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 470, Sec. 2.   (SB 230)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Any time before an inmate’s release, the Governor may request review of a decision by a parole authority concerning the grant or denial of parole to any inmate in a state prison. The Governor shall state the reason or reasons for the request, and whether the request is based on a public safety concern, a concern that the gravity of current or past convicted offenses may have been given inadequate consideration, or on other factors.</p><p>(b) If a request has been made, the request shall be reviewed by a majority of commissioners specifically appointed to hear adult parole matters and who are holding office at the time. In case of a review, a vote in favor of parole by a majority of the commissioners reviewing the request shall be required to grant parole to any inmate. In carrying out any review, the board shall comply with this chapter.</p>","text":"(a) Any time before an inmate’s release, the Governor may request review of a decision by a parole authority concerning the grant or denial of parole to any inmate in a state prison. The Governor shall state the reason or reasons for the request, and whether the request is based on a public safety concern, a concern that the gravity of current or past convicted offenses may have been given inadequate consideration, or on other factors. (b) If a request has been made, the request shall be reviewed by a majority of commissioners specifically appointed to hear adult parole matters and who are holding office at the time. In case of a review, a vote in favor of parole by a majority of the commissioners reviewing the request shall be required to grant parole to any inmate. In carrying out any review, the board shall comply with this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/paroles-3041-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}