Maine § 2163. - Conditional pardons by Governor
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2163. — Conditional pardons by Governor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2163.. Conditional pardons by Governor
In any case in which the Governor is authorized by the Constitution to grant a pardon, the Governor may, upon petition of the person convicted, grant it upon such conditions and with such restrictions and under such limitations as the Governor considers proper, and the Governor may issue the Governor's warrant to all proper officers to carry the pardon into effect; the warrant must be obeyed and executed instead of the sentence originally awarded. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §81 (COR).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2163.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2163. cover?
Section 2163. ("Conditional pardons by Governor") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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