§ 31-441 Application for pardon; statement of facts proved at trial
§ 31-442 Application for pardon; notice; exceptions
§ 31-443 Power of governor to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons
§ 31-444 Power of governor to suspend sentence for treason pending consideration by legislature
§ 31-445 Publication of reasons for granting a commutation, pardon, reprieve, stay or suspension of execution
§ 31-446 Report to legislature
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws > Title 31 > Chapter 3 > Article 3 - Reprieves, Commutations, and Pardons

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.