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TCA 40-27-101

Power of governor

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The governor of Tennessee has constitutional authority to grant pardons, commutations, and reprieves in criminal cases.

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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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TCA Section40-27-101