Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Illinois

Clemency from the Governer

Does the governer have the right to hold up a person life by taking well over five years to sign off on a pardon. If so why?


Asked on 3/05/07, 9:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: Clemency from the Governer

Hello. Yes, the law does allow the Governor not to take any action on a petition for clemency also known as

"a pardon." It is strictly within the Governor's discretion whether to grant a pardon. There is no Constitutional right to a pardon. I

can understand your frustrations, but this is the law. Will be happy to discuss this further and in more detail.

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Answered on 3/05/07, 9:27 pm


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