Code Section
176.025; 176.345, et seq.; 176.415, et seq.; 200.030, et seq.
Allowed
Yes
Effect of Incapacity
Suspend sentence when defendant is found insane or pregnant
Minimum Age
16
Non-homicidal
None
Capital Homicide
First degree murder and murder of multiple victims (random, no motive); involved torture; peace officer or fireman engaged in official duties; for remuneration; avoid lawful arrest or effect escape from custody; connection with robbery, sexual assault, arson, burglary, kidnapping; knowingly created great risk of death to more than one person other than the victim; previous murder/felony convictions involving use/threat of violence; offender serving sentence; victim was less than 14 years old; murder committed because of victim’s race, religion, or ethnic background
Method of Execution
Lethal injection
