Every application for pardon must be made to the Governor in writing, signed by the party convicted, or by some person in his behalf. And every such application shall contain the grounds and reasons upon which the executive pardon is asked, and shall be in every case accompanied by a certified copy of the indictment, and the verdict and judgment of the court thereon.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 147-21
Form and contents of applications for pardon
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 182 N.C. App. 14 - News and Observer Pub. Co. v. Easley (2007)
Most recently applied in 182 N.C. App. 14 - News and Observer Pub. Co. v. Easley (March 2007)
1869-70, c. 171; 1870-1, c. 61; Code, s. 3336; Rev., s. 5334; C.S., s. 7642.
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