Authorizing the Governor to Grant a Pardon to a Person Who Successfully Completes a Term of Deferred Adjudication Community Supervision

Texas Ballot Measure - Proposition Number 9 (SJR 9)

Election: Nov. 8, 2011 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Criminal Justice
Constitution

Summary


SJR 9 would amend the constitution to authorize the governor, on the written recommendation and advice of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, to grant a pardon, reprieve, or commutation of punishment to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision.

Measure Text


The constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision.

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