§569.1.  Hours for execution of death sentence

Every sentence of death imposed in this state shall be executed between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. upon the date set for the execution by the court of original jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 1952, No. 160, §1.  Amended by Acts 1980, No. 518, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1149, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 145, §1.