Georgia is one of the few States where the Governor does not grant pardons. If Trump is convicted of a felony in Georgia he must request a pardon from the State Board of Pardons and Parole. There are five members on the board. But wait – – – there is more good news.
- The Board has to follow certain rules that are long and complicated. Getting pardoned takes a long time in Georgia.
- You cannot request a pardon until you have completed at least 5 years of your sentences.
- People who request a pardon in Georgia have to go through a long, drawn- out process.
So, if Trump is convicted in Georgia on State felony charges, no president can pardon him because it’s State charges. No Governor of Georgia can pardon Trump because he does not have the power to do so.
And that is GOOD NEWS!!!!
Next month the new Grand Jury will be put in place in Georgia. They only serve for two months. They should return indictments fairly quickly because they only need to review the evidence of the Special Grand Jury. They don’t have to recall witnesses, go through the whole process again.
Trump has less than 60 days.