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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure » Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding » Chapter 6. Execution of Death Sentence » 35-38-6-10. Suspension of Execution of Sentence When Condemned Woman Is Pregnant; Certification of Physicians

Sec. 10. If the physician of the state prison and one (1) other physician certify in writing to the warden of the state prison and the sentencing court that a condemned woman is pregnant, the warden shall suspend the execution of the sentence. When the state prison physician and one (1) other physician certify in writing to the warden of the state prison and the sentencing court that the woman is no longer pregnant, the sentencing court shall immediately fix a new execution date.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.20-2002, SEC.8; P.L.67-2017, SEC.20.