§ 22-1008. Execution of judgment - Proceedings when defendant found insane - Recovery of reason.

If it is found that the defendant is sane the warden must proceed to execute the judgment as certified in the warrant; if it is found that the defendant is insane, the warden must suspend the execution and transmit a certified copy of the order mentioned in the last section to the Governor and deliver the defendant, together with a certified copy of such order to the medical superintendent of the hospital named in such order.  When the defendant recovers his reason the superintendent of such hospital must certify that fact to the Governor, who must thereupon issue to the warden his warrant, appointing a day for the execution of the judgment.

R.L.1910, § 5974; Laws 1913, c. 113, p. 208, § 6.