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The letter should focus on the convicted individuals positive attributes and the reasons why they deserve clemency. It should also include any relevant supporting documentation, such as letters of support from friends, family, or community members.
The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant clemency in the form of a pardon, commutation, or reprieve. In cases where the applicant has more than one felony conviction, the Governor must first get the approval of the Board of Parole Hearings and the California Supreme Court.
Clemency can be given in the form of a pardon, commutation of sentence, or restoration of civil rights. All 50 states have provisions in the State Constitution that allow the Governor to grant people convicted of crimes in their state clemency.
An offender must have completed their sentence including the terms of supervision, must not have any pending criminal charges or outstanding detainers/warrants, have paid all victim restitution for most forms of clemency except for restoration of civil rights, and must meet the timeframes established by the Board of
∎ Commutation Eligibility: Anyone who has been convicted of a crime in California is eligible for a commutation, except for goverment officials who have been impeached (see, California Constitution Article V, Section 8(a)).

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Among the reasons given for granting clemency in individual cases are: mental illness of the defendant, a co-defendant who was given a lesser sentence, inadequate legal representation, and evidence that the defendant may have been wrongly convicted.
To apply for clemency in California, the applicant must: Notify the District Attorney (D.A.) of the county in which the offender was charged and sign an affidavit declaring that they did so. Complete and send a signed application of clemency to the Governor.
The steps include: Submit your application. The Board of Pardons will review and process your application. The Department of Corrections will investigate your case. The Board of Pardons will complete a Merit Review to decide if you should receive a hearing.

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