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California · Through 2026-09-13

PEN § 3706

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Penal Code - PEN
  2. PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]
  3. TITLE 3. EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY [3600. - 3706.]
  4. CHAPTER 2. Suspension of Execution of Death Penalty: Insanity: Pregnancy [3700. - 3706.]

If it is found that the female is not pregnant, the warden must execute the judgment; if it is found that she is pregnant the warden must suspend the execution of the judgment, and transmit a certified copy of the finding and certificate to the Governor. When the Governor receives from the warden a certificate that the defendant is no longer pregnant, he must issue to the warden this warrant appointing a day for the execution of the judgment.

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