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John Q sanders a criminal on death row. He scheduled for execution in less than a month. He plans on writing a letter asking for reprieve but doesn’t know who to write it to. Who is the only person in the state legislator who can grant reprieves, pardons, and stays of execution?

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the answer is B took the test myself

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Hello!

The Governor of the state is the only person who can grant stays, reprieves, pardons, and stays of execution.

If it were a Federal crime, then the President can do the same. On a state level though, the Governor handles it.

Hope this helps!! Any questions please just ask! Thank you so much!!
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