{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3041.2","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3041.2","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. 3.   (SB 230)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>(a) During the 30 days following the granting, denial, revocation, or suspension by the board of the parole of an inmate sentenced to an indeterminate prison term based upon a conviction of murder, the Governor, when reviewing the board’s decision pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/pen/8\">8</a> of Article V of the Constitution, shall review materials provided by the board.</p><p>(b) If the Governor decides to reverse or modify a parole decision of the board pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/pen/8\">8</a> of Article V of the Constitution, he or she shall send a written statement to the inmate specifying the reasons for his or her decision.</p>","text":"(a) During the 30 days following the granting, denial, revocation, or suspension by the board of the parole of an inmate sentenced to an indeterminate prison term based upon a conviction of murder, the Governor, when reviewing the board’s decision pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 8 of Article V of the Constitution, shall review materials provided by the board. (b) If the Governor decides to reverse or modify a parole decision of the board pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 8 of Article V of the Constitution, he or she shall send a written statement to the inmate specifying the reasons for his or her decision.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/paroles-3041-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}