Executive Clemency In Ohio: A Historical Assessment

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Jeff Holcomb Ph.D., Associate Professor (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/

Abstract: Under the Ohio Constitution, the Governor has the authority to make decisions about executive clemency. This paper is a historical review of the nature of executive clemency, and the frequency of its use in the twentieth century. The use of clemency is put into historical perspective and factors associated with changes in its use are examined.

Additional Information

Publication
Holcomb, J.E. (2004). “Executive Clemency In Ohio: A Historical Assessment.” Ohio Corrections Research Compendium (Volume 2), 225-235. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. [note: available on-line from the ODRC website: http://www.drc.ohio.gov/web/Reports/compendium2004.pdf]
Language: English
Date: 2004

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