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In re Mahorney

California Supreme Court(Minute Order)
May 11, 2022
No. S273256 (Cal. May. 11, 2022)

Opinion

S273256

05-11-2022

MAHORNEY (RICHARD) 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

May 11, 2022

The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814

Re: Richard Mahorney

Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 11589-21 Case Number: S273256

Executive Clemency Number: 1231 Dear Governor Newsom:

On the application of Richard Mahorney 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. Mahorney 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


Summaries of

In re Mahorney

California Supreme Court(Minute Order)
May 11, 2022
No. S273256 (Cal. May. 11, 2022)
Case details for

In re Mahorney

Case Details

Full title:MAHORNEY (RICHARD) ON CLEMENCY

Court:California Supreme Court(Minute Order)

Date published: May 11, 2022

Citations

No. S273256 (Cal. May. 11, 2022)