Latest Developments
Biros Execution Stayed and Lethal Injection Hearing Delayed
October 19, 2009
A federal judge in Ohio has postponed a hearing on the constitutionality of Ohio's lethal injection protocol and stayed the execution of Kenneth Biros, which had been scheduled for December 8th.
Maryland Legislative Panel Outline Concerns About Lethal Injection Protocol
October 16, 2006
A Maryland Legislative panel has sent a letter to the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services outlining concerns with the department's proposed lethal injection protocol and requesting additional information on certain sections of the protocol
Ohio Governor Issues Reprieve
October 5, 2009
Governor Ted Strickland had issued temporary reprieves for Lawrence Reynolds and Darryl Durr until March and April 2010.
Sixth Circuit Stays Reynolds Execution
October 5, 2009
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed the execution of Lawrence Reynolds until November 30. His execution was scheduled for October 8th.
Nebraska Publishes Proposed Lethal Injection Protocol
September 28, 2009
Nebraska has published proposed rules for executions by lethal injection and scheduled a public hearing for November 16 in Lincoln.
Broom TRO Extended Until November 30th.
September 23, 2009
U.S. District Court Judge Frost has scheduled a November 30th hearing to decide Broom's motion for a preliminary injunction and extended the temporary restraining order granted on September 18th through the date of the hearing.
Broom Given Reprieve after Ohio Botches Execution Attempt
September 15, 2009
The execution team in Ohio struggled for two hours trying to insert IVs into the arms of Romell Broom before Gov. Strickland issued a reprieve delaying the execution until September 22nd.
Missouri Executions On Hold Pending Review of Lethal Injection Process
June 24, 2009
Executions in Missouri are on hold pending a challenge to the state's lethal injection process. The 8th Circuit stayed Clemons' June 17th execution after he filed the challenge and it is unlikely that the State Supreme Court will schedule any further executions until the challenge is resolved.
June 30th Public Hearing on California's Proposed Lethal Injection Regulation
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will hold a public hearing of the proposed lethal injection regulations on June 30, 2009 in Sacramento.
Nebraska Supreme Court Dismisses Lethal Injection Challenge
June 17, 2009
The Nebraska Supreme had dismissed a challenge to the new lethal injection statute filed on behalf of Raymond Mata Jr. The law was passed by legislators and is scheduled to go into effect on August 30, 2009.
North Carolina Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Board
May 1, 2009
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the Medical Board cannot punish doctors who participate in executions.
Federal Judge Lifts Ohio Execution Stay
April 21, 2009
A federal judge in Ohio has vacated the stay of execution for Kenneth Biros, after finding that Ohio's method of execution by lethal injection is "flawed" but that evidence did not demonstrate a substantial likelihood that Biros would prevail on the merits of his Eight Amendment Claim.
Washington Lethal Injection Team Resigns
April 2, 2009
The lethal injection team at the Washington State Penitentiary has resigned over concerns that their identities would become known as a result of litigation challenging the state's execution protocol, even though both sides agreed that no identifying information would be disclosed. The resignations leave Washington without personnel to perform executions.
Nebraska Lethal Injection Bill Stalls In Committee
March 18, 2009
LB36, which would have established lethal injection as the method of execution in Nebraska, failed to advance to the full legislature after receiving only 4 of 8 votes in the judiciary committee. Nebraska has been without a method of execution since February 2008 when the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the electric chair was an unconstitutional method of execution.
Washington Supreme Court Stays Brown Execution
March 12, 2007
The Washington Supreme Court has stayed the Execution of Cal Brown pending a claim in Washington state court challenging the constitutionality of Washington's lethal injection protocol.
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Lethal Injection Protocol
February 24, 2009t
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the state's lethal injection protocol and ruled that the protocol does not need to be adopted in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Lethal Injection Protocol
February 24, 2009
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the state's lethal injection protocol and ruled that the protocol does not need to be adopeted in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Missouri Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Lethal Injection APA Case
January 22, 2009
The Missouri Supreme Court reheard oral arguments in Middleton v. Missouri Department of Corrections, on whether the Department of Corrections is required to adopt the lethal injection protocol through a formal rulemaking process, in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Lethal Injection Bill Introduced in Nebraska Legislature
January 8, 2009
Nebraska Legislative Bill 36 (LB36) was introduced by Sen. Mike Flood of Norfolk, which, if approved, will make lethal injection the state's sole method of execution and authorize the Nebraska Department of Corrections to develop an execution protocol.
CA to Revise Lethal Injection Protocol Through Administrative Process
January 6, 2009
The State of California has decided not to appeal a state appeals court ruling which found that the current lethal injection protocol was not adopted in compliance with the APA. Instead, the state will put the protocol through the administrative process, including submitting it for public comment.
Read the California Court of Appeals order
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Updated: October 20, 2009