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.
Code 1858, § 5252; Shan., § 7227; Code 1932, § 11814; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-3501.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 27 - Executive Clemency
§ 40-27-101. Power of Governor
§ 40-27-102. Conditions and Restrictions — Warrants
§ 40-27-103. Return of Governor's Warrant
§ 40-27-104. Remission of Imprisonment
§ 40-27-105. Commutation of Death Penalty on Application for Pardon
§ 40-27-106. Commutation on Certificate of Supreme Court
§ 40-27-107. Record of Reasons for Clemency
§ 40-27-108. Restoration of Citizenship on Pardon of Manslaughter