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