Is hanging as the death penility still allowed in the United States?

Question

me and my cousin are having this lil debate...i say its not and that it was banned he said in some states its still allowed....Is it?...If so or not proof would be great thanks

or at least where to find it

Answer 1

YES

Hanging
Until the 1890s, hanging was the primary method of execution used in the United States. Hanging is still used in Delaware and Washington, although both have lethal injection as an alternative method of execution.
For execution by this method, the inmate may be weighed the day before the execution, and a rehearsal is done using a sandbag of the same weight as the prisoner. This is to determine the length of 'drop' necessary to ensure a quick death. If the rope is too long, the inmate could be decapitated, and if it is too short, the strangulation could take as long as 45 minutes. The rope, which should be 3/4-inch to 1 1/4-inch in diameter, must be boiled and stretched to eliminate spring or coiling. The knot should be lubricated with wax or soap "to ensure a smooth sliding action," according to the 1969 U.S. Army manual. (The Corrections Professional, 1996 and Hillman, 1992)
Immediately before the execution, the prisoner's hands and legs are secured, he or she is blindfolded, and the noose is placed around the neck, with the knot behind the left ear. The execution takes place when a trap-door is opened and the prisoner falls through. The prisoner's weight should cause a rapid fracture-dislocation of the neck. However, instantaneous death rarely occurs. (Weisberg, 1991)
If the inmate has strong neck muscles, is very light, if the 'drop' is too short, or the noose has been wrongly positioned, the fracture-dislocation is not rapid and death results from slow asphyxiation. If this occurs the face becomes engorged, the tongue protrudes, the eyes pop, the body defecates, and violent movements of the limbs occur. (The Corrections Professional, 1996 and Weisberg, 1991)

Answer 2

States With Hanging Death Penalty

Answer 3

If I recall correctly from a rather colorful history teacher in high school, death by hanging is still legal in some states, as well as death by firing squad, electrocution and gas chamber. I was told that often prisoners are given the choice, but few actually choose those methods, so the question isn't even asked unless the person sentenced to death brings it up.
Also interesting to know, the last public execution in this country took place in the mid 1900s. I think in the 60's. Can you believe that was legal that long? I recently heard on the history channel that Louisiana was the first state to ban public execution.

Answer 4

At present, only the states of Washington and New Hampshire still retain hanging as an option. Laws in Delaware were changed in 1996 to specify lethal injection, except for those convicted prior to 1996 who were sentenced to hanging. These convicts were allowed to choose lethal injection, but in 1996 Billy Bailey, who was given the choice, chose to hang. Since the hanging of Bailey, no Delaware prisoner fits in this category, thus the practice is ended de facto, and the gallows have been dismantled. In New Hampshire, if it is found to be "impractical" to carry out the punishment of death by lethal injection, then the condemned will under the law be hanged.[6]

In 1996, Bailey became the last person executed by hanging in the United States to date.

Answer 5

There are a couple of states that still allow death by hanging for death penalty cases. New Hampshire is one and I can't remember the others.

Addendum: the state of Washington and the state of Delaware are the other two that may use hanging as the form of execution

Answer 6

It is still legal as an option in the states of Washington and New Hampshire. See the below link for further information including other nations that allow it. (P.S. The last person executed by hanging in the U.S. was in Bailey in 1996).

Answer 7

It is a state thing. You have to check with each state that has the death penalty. I think it is still possible to be hanged in the US but I dont know for sure.

Answer 8

Idaho still has the option for a firing squad, so I would guess that some states still allow it.

Answer 9

It is an option offered the condemned in Washington, and I think one other state.

Answer 10

Doubt it. Most executions are carried out by lethal injection nowadays. Even firing squad and gas chamber are outdated