Reprieves, Pardons And Commutations — California Penal Code — Powers And Duties Of Governor — Person twice convicted of felony Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session In the case of a person twice convicted of felony, the application for pardon or commutation of sentence shall be made directly to the Governor, who shall transmit all papers and documents relied upon in support of and in opposition to the application to the Board of Parole Hearings. Ca. Pen. Code § 4802 Amended by Stats 2011 ch 437 (AB 648),s 2, eff. 1/1/2012.