Amends the Federal criminal code to establish procedures for the imposition of the death penalty.
Requires a separate hearing after a defendant is convicted of an offense for which death is a possible penalty. Sets forth requirements for notice to the defendant, the identity of the judge and the composition of the jury, and the presentation of evidence.
Prohibits a jury from recommending a death penalty unless it finds: (1) that at least one of a specified number of aggravating circumstances exists; and (2) that any such aggravating circumstance, together with all the evidence, outweighs any of a specified number of mitigating circumstances.
Authorizes a judge to impose a death sentence upon a jury's recommendation, or in the absence of a jury, upon the judge's own determination according to specified criteria. Specifies circumstances in which a judge shall impose a penalty other than a death sentence.
Provides for appeal and judicial review of a death sentence.
Prohibits the execution of a death sentence on a pregnant woman.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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