ยง 655. Governor only to reprieve. No judge, court, or officer, other
than the governor, can reprieve the execution of a person sentenced to
death. This section does not apply to a stay authorized by law.
Structure New York Laws
Article 22-B - The Death Penalty
650 - Warrant for Execution of Death Sentence.
652 - Delivery of Warrant and Confinement.
653 - Transmittal of Record to the Governor.
655 - Governor Only to Reprieve.
656 - Proceeding When Person Under Sentence of Death May Be Incompetent.
657 - Proceeding When Person Under Sentence of Death Is Pregnant.
658 - Death Penalty Inflicted by Lethal Injection.
660 - Persons Authorized to Be Present at Execution.
661 - Examination of Convicted Person's Body and Certificate.