Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 515. Pardon and Parole Board |
Chapter 20. Pardon Procedures |
Subchapter 15. Board Recommendation and Governor's Action |
SECTION 515:20-15-3. Governor review and action
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- (a) Governor review. After the Board has recommended a pardon, the Governor has ninety (90) days to make a determination regarding a pardon request. The Governor has the authority to grant or deny a pardon, regardless of a favorable recommendation by the Board.(b) Governor action. If the Governor grants the pardon request, the Pardon Certificate will be signed as approved. If the Governor denies the pardon request, the Governor will indicate denied on the Pardon Certificate. The Governor will file granted and denied Pardon Certificates with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.