147-21. Form and contents of applications for pardon.
Every application for pardon must be made to the Governor in writing, signed by the party convicted, or by some person in his behalf. And every such application shall contain the grounds and reasons upon which the executive pardon is asked, and shall be in every case accompanied by a certified copy of the indictment, and the verdict and judgment of the court thereon. (1869-70, c. 171; 1870-1, c. 61; Code, s. 3336; Rev., s. 5334; C.S., s. 7642.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 147-10 - Governor to reside in Raleigh; mansion and accessories.
§ 147-11.1 - Succession to office of Governor; Acting Governor.
§ 147-12 - Powers and duties of Governor[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 147-13 - May convene Council of State; quorum; journal.
§ 147-13.1 - Governor's power to consolidate State agencies.
§ 147-15 - Salary of private secretary.
§ 147-16.1 - Publication of executive orders.
§ 147-16.2 - Duration of boards and councils created by executive officials; extensions.
§ 147-16.3 - Timely nominations if legislative body must confirm.
§ 147-17 - May employ counsel in cases wherein State is interested.
§ 147-18 - To designate "Indian Day."
§ 147-19 - To appoint a day of thanksgiving.
§ 147-21 - Form and contents of applications for pardon.
§ 147-23 - Conditional pardons may be granted.
§ 147-24 - Governor's duties when conditions of pardon violated.
§ 147-25 - Duty of sheriff and clerk on pardon granted.
§ 147-26 - To procure great seal of State; its description.
§ 147-27 - Affixing great seal a second time to public papers.
§ 147-28 - To procure seals for departments and courts.
§ 147-29 - Seal of Department of State described.
§ 147-30 - To provide new seals when necessary.
§ 147-32 - Compensation for surviving spouses of Governors.
§ 147-33 - Compensation and expenses of Lieutenant Governor.