Opinion
S273263
05-18-2022
CLARK (KENNETH) ON CLEMENCY
Letter sent to Governor with the recommendation required by article V, section 8 of the California Constitution for the Governor to grant clemency
The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Kenneth Clark
Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 11202-20 Case Number: S273263
Executive Clemency Number: 1232
Dear Governor Newsom:
On the application of Kenneth Clark for commutation of sentence, your office requested a recommendation under article V, section 8 of the California Constitution in order to grant a commutation of sentence to the applicant. The request stated that: “The Governor is contemplating a commutation of sentence that would make Mr. Clark eligible for an earlier parole suitability hearing.” The court, with at least 4 judges concurring, hereby grants the request and issues the recommendation required by article V, section 8.
Cordially,
Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice