Article VI
Sec. 9: He may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after convictions for all offenses, except treason, first degree murder and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to regulations provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason, he may suspend the execution of the sentence until the case shall be reported to the legislature at its next session, when the legislature shall either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence or grant a further reprieve. He shall communicate to the legislature at each session information of each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon granted and the reasons therefor: Provided, however, That at any time upon the discovery of new evidence a person may move for a new trial in cases of conviction for first degree murder.
