40-27-101 - Power of governor.

40-27-101. Power of governor.

The governor has power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons in all criminal cases after conviction, except impeachment, subject to the regulations provided in this chapter.

[Code 1858, § 5252; Shan., § 7227; Code 1932, § 11814; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-3501.]