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title: O.C.G.A. § 42-9-56. Restriction on Governor’s powers.
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# O.C.G.A. § 42-9-56. Restriction on Governor’s powers.

The Governor shall have no authority or power whatever over the granting of pardons or paroles.

## History

Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 21; Ga. L. 1983, p. 500, § 7.

## Cross References

Imposition and review of death sentences generally, § 17-10-30 et seq.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 1983, p. 500, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides as follows: “It is the intent of this Act to implement certain changes required by Article IV, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.”

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Other Clemency, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Rules, Rule 475-3-.10.