North Carolina § 147-21 - Form and contents of applications for pardon.
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§ 147-21. Form and contents of applications for pardon.
Every application for pardon must be made to the Governor in writing, signed by the party convicted, or by some person in his behalf. And every such application shall contain the grounds and reasons upon which the executive pardon is asked, and shall be in every case accompanied by a certified copy of the indictment, and the verdict and judgment of the court thereon. History (1869-70, c. 171; 1870-1, c. 61; Code, s. 3336; Rev., s. 5334; C.S., s. 7642.) Cross References. - As to the Governor's power to pardon, see N.C. Const., Art. III, § 5.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 147-21 ("Form and contents of applications for pardon.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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