In case of the conviction and sentence of a defendant to imprisonment, the presiding judge may, in all proper cases, postpone the execution of the sentence for the amount of time as may be necessary to make application to the executive for a pardon or commutation of punishment.
Code 1858, § 5255; Shan., § 7230; Code 1932, § 11821; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-3001.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 22 - Judicial Recommendation of Clemency
§ 40-22-101. Postponement of Execution of Sentence Pending Application for Clemency
§ 40-22-102. Suspension of Execution to Permit Application for Pardon
§ 40-22-103. Transmittal of Documents and Recommendations to Commissioner
§ 40-22-104. Prisoner Placed Under Commissioner
§ 40-22-105. Custody or Appearance Bond
§ 40-22-106. Execution of Sentence in Absence of Parole or Pardon
§ 40-22-107. Entry of Pardon or Parole — Discharge of Bond
§ 40-22-108. Supervision Pending Application
§ 40-22-109. Parole or Recommendation of Pardon
§ 40-22-110. Maximum Term of Parole — Power to Pardon Unaffected
§ 40-22-111. Notice of Grant of Parole
§ 40-22-112. Duties of Probation and Parole Officer
§ 40-22-113. Supervision by State Parole Officer
§ 40-22-114. Transmittal of Papers and Recommendations to Governor
§ 40-22-115. Notice of Governor's Action