---
title: "Schick v. Reed"
citation: "419 U.S. 256 (1974)"
authority_id: "AUTH-SCOTUS-SCHICK-419-US-256"
authority_type: "case"
jurisdiction: "federal_nationwide"
precedential_status: "binding"
official_url: "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-419/pdf/USREPORTS-419-256.pdf"
url: "https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/authorities/AUTH-SCOTUS-SCHICK-419-US-256/"
legal_review: "2026-08-25"
links_checked: "2026-10-15"
links_available: 1
links_checked_count: 1
license: "CC BY 4.0"
---

# Schick v. Reed

## Holding or rule used

The presidential clemency power includes constitutionally valid conditions; the particular grant's terms matter.

## Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked modules. The exact judgment, jurisdiction, circuit, custody, other remedies, current agency instructions, requested relief, grant terms, and independent law remain separate where identified.

## Official source and pinpoints

419 U.S. 256 (1974), 419 U.S. 266–68: <https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-419/pdf/USREPORTS-419-256.pdf>


## Used in

- [Executive Clemency — Pardon, Commutation, Reprieve, and Remission](https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/modules/60-post-conviction/executive-clemency-pardon-and-commutation.md)
