{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4802.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4802.5","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":"Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 824, Sec. 3.   (AB 2845)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>The Governor shall make the application for a pardon and the application for a commutation available on the Governor’s Office Internet Web site and all applications for a direct pardon received by the Governor shall be promptly forwarded to the Board of Parole Hearings for an investigation and recommendation to the Governor. Applications supported by a certificate of rehabilitation may be granted by the Governor without investigation and recommendation by the Board of Parole Hearings in accordance with Section <a href=\"/pen/4852.16\">4852.16</a>.</p>","text":"The Governor shall make the application for a pardon and the application for a commutation available on the Governor’s Office Internet Web site and all applications for a direct pardon received by the Governor shall be promptly forwarded to the Board of Parole Hearings for an investigation and recommendation to the Governor. Applications supported by a certificate of rehabilitation may be granted by the Governor without investigation and recommendation by the Board of Parole Hearings in accordance with Section 4852.16.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/powers-and-duties-of-governor-4802-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}