Constitution · New Jersey

N.J. Const. art. V, § 2, ¶ 1

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Constitution of New Jersey
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October 2026

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The Governor may grant pardons and reprieves in all cases other than impeachment and treason, and may suspend and remit fines and forfeitures. A commission or other body may be established by law to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of executive clemency.

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