Reprieves, Pardons And Commutations — California Penal Code — Powers And Duties Of Governor — Authority under state constitution Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The general authority to grant reprieves, pardons and commutations of sentence is conferred upon the Governor by Section 8 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of California. Ca. Pen. Code § 4800