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death row: 1 (as of April 1, 2013, source: DPIC)
year of last executions: 0-0-0
death sentences: 0
executions: 0
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The method of execution is injection. The state authorizes the use of lethal gas if lethal injection is held unconstitutional. The sentence is determined by a jury. Death row is located at Rawlins (Women: Lusk). As for the clemency process, the Governor has sole authority to grant clemency.