Section 4805 Of Chapter 1. Powers And Duties Of Governor From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.
4805
. (a) At least 10 days before the Governor acts upon an
application for a commutation of sentence, written notice of the
intention to apply therefor, signed by the person applying, shall be
served upon the district attorney of the county where the conviction
was had, and proof, by affidavit, of the service shall be presented
to the Governor.
(b) The district attorney may submit a written recommendation to
the Governor for or against commutation of sentence.
(c) The district attorney shall make reasonable efforts to notify
the victim or victims of the crime or crimes related to the
application and the victims' families who may also submit a
recommendation to the Governor for or against commutation of
sentence.