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 superintendent of the state prison
and the sentencing court that a condemned woman is pregnant, the
superintendent shall suspend the execution of the sentence. When the
state prison physician and one (1) other physician certify in writing
to the superintendent 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.
Last modified: May 24, 2006