Tennessee Statutes

§ 40-27-101 — Power of governor

Tennessee § 40-27-101

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-27-101 (2026).

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The governor has power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons in all criminal cases after conviction, except impeachment, subject to the regulations provided in this chapter.

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Legislative History

Code 1858, §5252; Shan., § 7227; Code 1932, § 11814; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-3501.

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