Missouri Revised Statutes













Chapter 552

Criminal Proceedings Involving Mental Illness

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Section 552.070.1

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August 28, 2015

Power of governor to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons.

552.070. In the exercise of his powers under Article IV, Section 7 of the

Constitution of Missouri to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after

conviction, the governor may, in his discretion, appoint a board of inquiry

whose duty it shall be to gather information, whether or not admissible in a

court of law, bearing upon whether or not a person condemned to death should

be executed or reprieved or pardoned, or whether the person's sentence should

be commuted. It is the duty of all persons and institutions to give

information and assistance to the board, members of which shall serve without

remuneration. Such board shall make its report and recommendations to the

governor. All information gathered by the board shall be received and held

by it and the governor in strict confidence.



(L. 1963 p. 674 § 7)



(2000) Appointment of board of inquiry is within the Governor's

sole discretion; an inmate has no due process right to such an

appointment. Roll v. Carnahan, 225 F.3d 1016 (8th Cir.).







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