{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4800","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4800","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 6. REPRIEVES, PARDONS AND COMMUTATIONS [4800. - 4906.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Powers and Duties of Governor [4800. - 4813.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 43.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The general authority to grant reprieves, pardons and commutations of sentence is conferred upon the Governor by Section <a href=\"/pen/8\">8</a> of Article V of the Constitution of the State of California.</p>","text":"The general authority to grant reprieves, pardons and commutations of sentence is conferred upon the Governor by Section 8 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of California.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/powers-and-duties-of-governor-4800","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}