{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4813","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4813","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. 2011, Ch. 437, Sec. 9.   (AB 648)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>In the case of applications of persons twice convicted of a felony, the Board of Parole Hearings, after investigation, shall transmit its written recommendation upon such application to the Governor, together with all papers filed in connection with the application.</p>","text":"In the case of applications of persons twice convicted of a felony, the Board of Parole Hearings, after investigation, shall transmit its written recommendation upon such application to the Governor, together with all papers filed in connection with the application.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/powers-and-duties-of-governor-4813","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}