Opinion
S278449
03-15-2023
CHAVEZ (RAUL) ON CLEMENCY
Letter sent to Governor with the recommendation required by article V, section 8 of the California Constitution for the Governor to grant clemency March 15, 2023
The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Raul Chavez
Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 7200-18 Case Number: S278449
Executive Clemency Number: 1237
Dear Governor Newsom:
On the application of Raul Chavez for commutation of sentence, your office requested a recommendation under article V, section 8 of the California Constitution in order to grant a commutation of sentence to the applicant. The request stated that: “The Governor is contemplating a commutation of sentence that would make Mr. Chavez eligible for an earlier parole suitability hearing.” The court, with at least 4 judges concurring, hereby grants the request and issues the recommendation required by Article V, section.
Cordially, Patricia Guerrero
Chief Justice of California