Opinion
S271393
11-23-2021
HOLMES (MICHAEL) 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
November 23, 2021
The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Michael Holmes
Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 8273-18
Executive Clemency Number: 1223Dear Governor Newsom:
On the application of Michael Holmes 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. Holmes 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.
Sincerely, Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye