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The governor of Florida, and all states for that matter, is the only one who has the ability to grant a reprieve to a prisoner. It is also known as a pardon.
A governor can grant a reprieve in cases brought under the state laws. If the crime is a Federal crime, the governor does not have that ability, only the President can do so.
The Executive branch of government is the only branch that can grant pardons and reprieves, under Article 2, of the United States Constitution. Only the President has the ability to grant pardons and reprieves in the Executive branch.
The governor of the state gave the convict a reprieve at the last minute, and so he was not executed.
"The death row convict was given a REPRIEVE from the Governor."
Yes, the governor has the power to pardon, commute or suspend sentences.
Judicial Duties are fulfilled when a Governor grants a reprieve delaying punishment of a convicted person.
No, that authority has been constitutionally vested in the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Reprieve
The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the convicted prisoner, delaying the execution.
After working long hours, she welcomed the weekend as a much-needed reprieve from her busy schedule.