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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43
Correction
ARTICLE 22-B
The Death Penalty
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Proceeding when person under sentence of death may be incompetent
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SECTION 655
Governor only to reprieve
Correction (COR) CHAPTER 43, ARTICLE 22-B
§ 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.