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The Power to Pardon

The Power to Pardon. Terms. Pardon- the __________ of a crime and _________of all or part of a potential penalty. Terms. Pardon- the forgiveness of a crime and voiding of all or part of a potential penalty Clemency- refers to a __________. Terms.

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The Power to Pardon

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  1. The Power to Pardon

  2. Terms • Pardon- the __________ of a crime and _________of all or part of a potential penalty

  3. Terms • Pardon- the forgiveness of a crime and voiding of all or part of a potential penalty • Clemency- refers to a __________

  4. Terms • Pardon- the forgiveness of a crime and voiding of all or part of a potential penalty • Clemency- refers to a pardon • Commutation & Remission- _________of the penalty, but ______ forgiveness of a crime

  5. Terms • Pardon- the forgiveness of a crime and voiding of all or part of a potential penalty • Clemency- refers to a pardon • Commutation & Remission- Lessing of the penalty, but NOT forgiveness of a crime • Reprieves- Temporary ___________of a penalty

  6. Terms • Pardon- the forgiveness of a crime and voiding of all or part of a potential penalty • Clemency- refers to a pardon • Commutation & Remission- Lessing of the penalty, but NOT forgiveness of a crime • Reprieves- Temporary postponement of a penalty

  7. Who has the power to grant a pardon?

  8. Federal Crimes

  9. Federal Crimes • The President • "Shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the ___________, except in cases of ___________."- _______________

  10. Federal Crimes • The President • "Shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."- U.S. Constitution • Office of the _____________ (US Justice Dept)- ________ all pardon apps and __________ which go to the president

  11. Federal Crimes • The President • "Shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."- U.S. Constitution • Office of the Pardon Attorney (US Justice Dept)- Reviews all pardon apps and decides which go to the president • Can be granted at ___________even prior to ____________

  12. Federal Crimes • The President • "Shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."- U.S. Constitution • Office of the Pardon Attorney (US Justice Dept)- Reviews all pardon apps and decides which go to the president • Can be granted at any time even prior to conviction

  13. StateCrimes • The _________of IL has the ultimate power

  14. StateCrimes • The Governor of IL has the ultimate power • Gov. ____________- Commuted all ________ sentences before leaving office

  15. StateCrimes • The Governor of IL has the ultimate power • Gov. George Ryan- Commuted all death sentences before leaving office • ________ Review Board

  16. StateCrimes • The Governor of IL has the ultimate power • Gov. George Ryan- Commuted all death sentences before leaving office • Prisoner Review Board • Imposes release _________for incarcerated individuals who are exiting penal facilities

  17. StateCrimes • The Governor of IL has the ultimate power • Gov. George Ryan- Commuted all death sentences before leaving office • Prisoner Review Board • Imposes release conditions for incarcerated individuals who are exiting penal facilities • Revokes and restores _______ _______credits from inmates

  18. StateCrimes • The Governor of IL has the ultimate power • Gov. George Ryan- Commuted all death sentences before leaving office • Prisoner Review Board • Imposes release conditions for incarcerated individuals who are exiting penal facilities • Revokes and restores good conduct credits from inmates • Conducts hearings to determine whether parolees have ________ ________of parole

  19. StateCrimes • The Governor of IL has the ultimate power • Gov. George Ryan- Commuted all death sentences before leaving office • Prisoner Review Board • Imposes release conditions for incarcerated individuals who are exiting penal facilities • Revokes and restores good conduct credits from inmates • Conducts hearings to determine whether parolees have violated conditions of parole

  20. StateCrimes • Prisoner Review Board (cont.) • Awards certificates of _______from Disabilities and Certificates of _______ _______

  21. StateCrimes • Prisoner Review Board (cont.) • Awards certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of GoodConduct • Notifies _______and their families when an inmate is about to be _______from custody

  22. StateCrimes • Prisoner Review Board (cont.) • Awards certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of GoodConduct • Notifies victims and their families when an inmate is about to be released from custody • Makes _______recommendations to the _______relative to clemency petitions

  23. StateCrimes • Prisoner Review Board (cont.) • Awards certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of GoodConduct • Notifies victims and their families when an inmate is about to be released from custody • Makes confidential recommendations to the Governor relative to clemency petitions

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