{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3706","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3706","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 3. EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY [3600. - 3706.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Suspension of Execution of Death Penalty: Insanity: Pregnancy [3700. - 3706.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 106.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If it is found that the female is not pregnant, the warden must execute the judgment; if it is found that she is pregnant the warden must suspend the execution of the judgment, and transmit a certified copy of the finding and certificate to the Governor. When the Governor receives from the warden a certificate that the defendant is no longer pregnant, he must issue to the warden this warrant appointing a day for the execution of the judgment.</p>","text":"If it is found that the female is not pregnant, the warden must execute the judgment; if it is found that she is pregnant the warden must suspend the execution of the judgment, and transmit a certified copy of the finding and certificate to the Governor. When the Governor receives from the warden a certificate that the defendant is no longer pregnant, he must issue to the warden this warrant appointing a day for the execution of the judgment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/suspension-of-execution-of-death-penalty-insanity-pregnancy-3706","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}