California § 4803 - When an application is made to the Governor for pardon or commutation of sentence
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4803 — When an application is made to the Governor for pardon or commutation of sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4803. When an application is made to the Governor for pardon or commutation of sentence
When an application is made to the Governor for pardon or commutation of sentence, or when an application has been referred to the Board of Parole Hearings, the Governor or the board may require the judge of the court before which the conviction was had, or the district attorney by whom the action was prosecuted, to furnish the Governor or the board, without delay, with a summarized statement of the facts proved on the trial, and of any other facts having reference to the propriety of granting or refusing said application, together with his or her recommendation for or against the granting of the same and his or her reason for such recommendation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4803
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4803 cover?
Section 4803 ("When an application is made to the Governor for pardon or commutation of sentence") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 4803?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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