A governor can grant a reprieve in cases brought under the state laws. If the crime is a Federal crime, the governor does not have that ability, only the President can do so.
A reprieve can be granted by a judge, governor, or president.
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The governor of Florida, and all states for that matter, is the only one who has the ability to grant a reprieve to a prisoner. It is also known as a pardon.
Judicial Duties are fulfilled when a Governor grants a reprieve delaying punishment of a convicted person.
"The death row convict was given a REPRIEVE from the Governor."
The governor of the state gave the convict a reprieve at the last minute, and so he was not executed.
Judicial Duties are fulfilled when a Governor grants a reprieve delaying punishment of a convicted person.
Reprieve
Example sentence - His daughters are leaving for college and giving us a well deserved reprieve from their drama.
The Executive branch of government is the only branch that can grant pardons and reprieves, under Article 2, of the United States Constitution. Only the President has the ability to grant pardons and reprieves in the Executive branch.
The state governor gave the condemned man a last minute reprieve.Snow days give youngsters a reprieve from attending school.
Respite means a reprieve, a postponement or delay, a pause, as:John was grateful that the client's illness gave him a brief respite before he had to make his presentation.