ยง 16. His power; in respect to convictions for treason; duty of the
legislature, in such cases. He may also suspend the execution of the
sentence, upon a conviction for treason, until the case can be reported
to the legislature, at its next meeting, when the legislature must
either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution thereof, or
grant a further reprieve.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2-A - Reprieves, Commutations and Pardons
15 - Power of Governor to Grant Reprieves, Commutations and Pardons.
16 - His Power; in Respect to Convictions for Treason; Duty of the Legislature, in Such Cases.
17 - Governor to Communicate Annually to Legislature, Reprieves, Commutations and Pardons.