Opinion
S279377
08-16-2023
WONG (ELAINE) 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: Elaine Wong
Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 1839-13 Case Number: S279377
Executive Clemency Number: 1244 Dear Governor Newsom:
On the application of Elaine Wong 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 Ms. Wong eligible for a parole suitability hearing.â€ン The court, with at least 4 judges concurring, hereby grants the request and issues the recommendation required by article V, section 8. Sincerely,
Hon. Patricia Guerrero, Chief Justice of California
Groban and Evans, JJ., were recused and did not participate.