Menu Search Account

LegiStorm

Get LegiStorm App Visit Product Demo Website
» Get LegiStorm App
» Get LegiStorm Pro Free Demo

An Overview of the Presidential Pardoning Power (CRS Report for Congress)

Premium   Purchase PDF for $24.95 (6 pages)
add to cart or subscribe for unlimited access
Release Date Dec. 12, 2006
Report Number RS20829
Report Type Report
Authors T.J. Halstead, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The Constitution of the United States of America imbues the President with broadauthority to grant pardons and reprieves for offenses against the United States. Thisreport provides an overview of the scope of the President's pardoning power, the legaleffects of a pardon, and the procedures that have traditionally been adhered to in theconsideration of requests for pardons.