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53.1-229 - Powers vested in Governor.

§ 53.1-229. Powers vested in Governor.

In accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 12 of theConstitution of Virginia, the power to commute capital punishment and togrant pardons or reprieves is vested in the Governor.

(Code 1950, § 53-228; 1970, c. 648; 1982, c. 636.)