Sec. 2. The court in which a death sentence is ordered shall issue a warrant to the sheriff within fourteen (14) days of the sentence:
(1) that is under the seal of the court;
(2) that contains notice of the conviction and the sentence;
(3) that is directed to the warden of the state prison; and
(4) that orders the warden to execute the convicted person at a specified time and date in the state prison.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.20-2002, SEC.2; P.L.67-2017, SEC.16.
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