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In re Wong

California Supreme Court(Minute Order)
Aug 16, 2023
No. S279377 (Cal. Aug. 16, 2023)

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.


Summaries of

In re Wong

California Supreme Court(Minute Order)
Aug 16, 2023
No. S279377 (Cal. Aug. 16, 2023)
Case details for

In re Wong

Case Details

Full title:WONG (ELAINE) ON CLEMENCY

Court:California Supreme Court(Minute Order)

Date published: Aug 16, 2023

Citations

No. S279377 (Cal. Aug. 16, 2023)