Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 13. Criminal Code |
Chapter 38. MISCELLANEOUS |
Article 17. Insanity or Pregnancy of Person Under Death Sentence |
Sec 13-4026. Proceedings subsequent to examination for pregnancy
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A. If it is determined that the female prisoner is not pregnant, the superintendent shall execute the sentence.
B. If it is determined that she is pregnant, the superintendent shall suspend the execution of the sentence and transmit a certified copy of the finding to the governor.
C. When the governor receives from the superintendent a certificate that the defendant is no longer pregnant, he shall issue to the superintendent his warrant, appointing a day for the execution of the sentence.