Constitution Section 161 — Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases

Part VI — THE STATES — The Governor

Constitutional

Summary

The Governor of a state can forgive a punishment, delay its execution, reduce its severity, or cancel it entirely for anyone convicted of breaking a state law. This power applies only to offences that fall under the state government's authority.

Official Text

The Governor of a State shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends.