Missouri § 40.225 - Sentence, unexecuted portion — powers to remit or suspend, exception — discharge or dismissal ordered by governor, when.
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§ 40.225. Sentence, unexecuted portion — powers to remit or suspend, exception — discharge or dismissal ordered by governor, when.
1. A convening authority may remit or suspend any part or amount of the unexecuted part of any sentence, including all uncollected forfeitures, other than a sentence approved by the governor.
2. The governor may, for good cause, substitute an administrative form of discharge for a discharge or dismissal executed in accordance with the sentence of a court-martial.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 74)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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