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The governor of any state can order that state's DOC to grant parole, being the chief executive of the state. It is unlikely that this would ever occur. It is more likely, and still within the purview of the Governor to grant a pardon.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe governor of any state may issue an order to that state's DOC to grant a parole, however the constitution of that state may not make that order enforceable.
It is unlikely, though, that the governor would do so when he can just as easily grant a limited or conditional pardon.
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Discretionary parole is granted by?
Only the parole board of the state Department of Correction and the Governor have the power to grant parole.
Does a governor have the ability to grant a reprieve?
yes
Who is the Missouri state official who can grant pardons and reprieves?
Governor
Does the Indiana governor have the ability to grant a reprieve?
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.
Can the governor grant reprieve?
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.
Can the governor have the ability to grant a commutation?
Yes, the governor has the power to pardon, commute or suspend sentences.
Does the Georgia governor have the ability to grant a pardon?
No, that authority has been constitutionally vested in the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Can a judge grant you unsupervised parole?
Yes. My husband is currently on unsupervised parole.
What is the last step of carlifornia's pardon process?
The last step of California's pardon process is for the Governor to make a decision on whether to grant or deny the pardon application after considering the recommendation from the Board of Parole Hearings.
Who grants pardons in Canada?
The Parole Board of Canada is the only competent authority to grant pardons in Canada, except for the Governor General, who rarely does so. For more information, see .canadianpardons.ca/canadian_pardons/overview/
Does the governor have the ability to grant a reprieve?
Judicial Duties are fulfilled when a Governor grants a reprieve delaying punishment of a convicted person.
What do governors have the power to grant a prisoner?
Amnesty, Pardon, Parole, or the Commutation of their sentence.
