MS SB2655

Commissioner of Corrections has sole discretion to select execution method from: lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia, electrocution, or firing squad, with written notice to condemned person required within seven days of receiving execution warrant.

Governor appoints State Executioner who serves at the Governor's pleasure; Executioner receives $500 per execution plus expenses paid by county of conviction, and may appoint up to two deputies at $150 per execution.

Identities of State Executioner, deputies, execution team members, lethal injection chemical suppliers, and certain witnesses remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure under Mississippi Public Records Act.

Execution team members and suppliers are immune from civil or criminal liability and cannot face professional licensing discipline for participating in lawful executions; execution participation deemed official state duties.

Execution may occur at any appropriate facility designated by Commissioner of Corrections (not limited to Parchman); condemned person may designate two family witnesses and victim's family may designate two witnesses to attend.