Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-903 (2026)

Suspension of execution of convict lacking

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requisite mental capacity; periodic reexaminations; subsequent
proceedings.

     (a) If the court finds that the convict does not have the
requisite mental capacity, the judge shall suspend the execution
of the convict. Thereafter a designated examiner shall reexamine
the convict at least every twelve (12) months at the direction
of the court. After two (2) annual examinations the court may
suspend reexamination of the convict.

     (b) When the designated examiner determines after
examination required by this section that the conditions
justifying the suspension of the execution of the death sentence
no longer exist, he shall immediately report his determination
to the court. The court shall commence a new hearing according
to W.S. 7-13-902.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1985–2001 · leading case: Hopkinson v. State, 704 P.2d 1323 (Wyo. 1985).

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Hopkinson v. State, 704 P.2d 1323 (Wyo. 1985). “Sections 7-13-903 and 7-13-918, W.S., authorize the governor to appoint an execution date in certain circumstances.”

Amaya-Ruiz v. Stewart, 136 F. Supp. 2d 1014 (D. Ariz. 2001). “Correction Law § 656 (6) (McKinney 2000) (same); and Wyo.Stat.Ann. § 7-13-903(b) (same). Accord Ariz.”

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Amaya-Ruiz v. Stewart, 136 F. Supp. 2d 1014 (D. Ariz. 2001). “Correction Law § 656 (6) (McKinney 2000) (same); and Wyo.Stat.Ann. § 7-13-903(b) (same). Accord Ariz.”

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