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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding
Chapter 6. Execution of Death Sentence
35-38-6-1. Execution of Death Sentence; Specified Time and Date; Executioner; Lethal Injection
35-38-6-2. Court to Issue Warrant to Sheriff; Contents
35-38-6-3. Delivery of Person to Warden; Receipt of Delivery of Person
35-38-6-5. Place of Execution of Death Sentence
35-38-6-7. Escape and Recapture of Convicted Person
35-38-6-8. Suspension of Execution of Death Sentence; Reason for Delay
35-38-6-9. Application of Chapter to Women Convicted and Sentenced to Death