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death row: 18 (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 prisoner has choice of Hanging if sentenced before 6/13/86. The sentence is determined by a jury. The judge may override the jury decision. The death row is located at Smyrna (Women: Claymont). As for the clemency process, the Governor has authority to grant clemency with nonbinding advice of Board of Pardons and Paroles.