NCJ Number
2829
Date Published
Unknown
Length
29 pages
Annotation
HISTORY AND POLICY OF PENAL CLEMENCY IN THE UNITED STATES.
Abstract
DISCUSSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEMENCY AND ITS ENVELOPMENT IN THE PARDONING POWER OF THE STATE. THE PROCESS AND EXERCISING POWER IS PRESENTED WITH EMPHASIS ON THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND STANDARDS. APPENDICES INCLUDE A LISTING OF STATE COMMUTATION POWER AUTHORITIES AND GENERAL STANDARDS FREQUENTLY UTILIZED IN EXERCIZING THAT POWER. BIBLIOGRAPHY