Opinion
S273254
04-20-2022
STRICKLAND (ROBERT) 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
April 20, 2022
The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Robert Strickland
Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 396-10 Case Number: S273254
Executive Clemency Number: 1230
Dear Governor Newsom:
On the application of Robert Strickland 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. Strickland 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