If you look at the language of the Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 says in relevant part, the President shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States. So The Constitution does not specify any particular form of a pardon. It doesn't specify. It has to be in writing. It simply says the President shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons. So with respect to pardons, whether it's signed or not, that's not a constitutional requirement. (36:28–36:34)
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Asserts the Constitution does not require a specific form for pardons.
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