Code Section
Art. 27 §§71, 75, 412, 413, 627
Allowed
Yes
Effect of Incapacity
Execution of incompetent prohibited; not allowed against mentally retarded at time of murder and retardation manifested before age 22
Minimum Age
18
Non-homicidal
None
Capital Homicide
Victim was law enforcement officer on duty; defendant was confined to correctional institution; escaped/attempted to escape lawful custody, evade arrest, or detention; kidnapping; child abduction; for remuneration; while under death or life sentence; more than one murder in first degree arising from same incident; while committing/attempting to commit robbery, arson, carjacking, rape, sexual offense
Method of Execution
Lethal injection