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New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Correction Law § 655: Governor only to reprieve

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  1. Correction Law
  2. Article 22-B. The Death Penalty

§ 655. Governor only to reprieve. No judge, court, or officer, other

than the governor, can reprieve the execution of a person sentenced to

death. This section does not apply to a stay authorized by law.

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