An interesting piece that outlines the process of obtaining a death warrant and why executions occur at midnight.
According to Andy Bowers, “Scheduling the execution for 12:01 a.m. gives the state as much time as possible to deal with last-minute legal appeals and temporary stays, which have a way of eating up time.”Technorati Tags: death penalty, capital punishment, execution, death warrant, prison
Furthermore, Bowers goes on to say that executing the criminal just after midnight prevents riots and inmate unrest because the inmates are in lockdown and sleeping.
Why are Executions Done At Night? | Gather
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