Motion To Determine Lawfulness of Execution - Scott Dozier

Electronically Filed
8/15/2017 5:09 PM
Steven D. Grierson
CLERK OF THE COURT
1 MOT
THOMAS A. ERICSSON
2 Nevada Bar No. 004982
1050 Indigo Dr., #120
3 Las Vegas, Nevada 89145
(702) 878-2889
4 (702) 522-1542 (Fax)
5 RENE L. VALLADARES
Federal Public Defender
6 Nevada State Bar No. 11479
LORI TEICHER
7 First Assistant Federal Public Defender
Nevada State Bar No. 6143
8 Lori_Teicher@fd.org
DAVID ANTHONY
9 Assistant Federal Public Defender
10 David_Anthony@fd.org
411 E. Bonneville, Ste. 250
(702) 388-6577
12 (702) 388-6419 (FAX)
13 Attorneys for Mr. Dozier
14 DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
15 SCOTT RAYMOND DOZIER, Case No. 05C215039
Dept. No. IX
16 Petitioner,
v. MOTION FOR DETERMINATION

17 WHETHER SCOTT DOZIER’S
EXECUTION WILL PROCEED IN A
18 STATE OF NEVADA, LAWFUL MANNER AND NOTICE OF
MOTION
Respondents.
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Date of Hearing:
Time of Hearing:
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(Death Penalty Habeas Corpus Case)
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22 Petitioner Scott Raymond Dozier hereby moves this Court to make a
23 determination whether his upcoming execution will proceed in a lawful manner
Case Number: 05C215039

1 consistent with the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States
2 Constitution and Article 1, Sections 6 and 8, of the Nevada Constitution. This motion
3 is brought pursuant to NRS 30.030 and this Court’s inherent authority, and is made
4 and based on the following points and authorities and the entire file herein.
5 DATED this 15th day of August, 2017.
6 Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ Thomas A. Ericsson
THOMAS A. ERICSSON
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RENE L. VALLADARES
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/s/ Lori Teicher
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LORI TEICHER
First Asst. Federal Public Defender
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/s/ David Anthony
DAVID ANTHONY
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Assistant Federal Public Defender
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1 NOTICE OF MOTION
2 TO: CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY and NEVADA ATTORNEY

GENERAL, Attorneys for Respondents
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Mr. Dozier’s Motion for Determination Whether
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His Execution Will Proceed in a Lawful Manner, filed on August 15, 2017, will be
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heard on the _____ day of __________, 2017, at the hour of __________________, or as
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soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, in Dept. IX of the above-entitled court which
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is located at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89101.
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DATED this 15th of August, 2017.
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11 /s/ Thomas A. Ericsson

THOMAS A. ERICSSON
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13 RENE VALLADARES
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/s/ Lori Teicher
15 LORI TEICHER
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17 /s/ David Anthony

DAVID ANTHONY
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1
II. ARGUMENT ....................................................................................................... 3

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A. NDOC’s Prior Execution Protocol is Obsolete and its Proposed
4 Protocol Will Lead to a Substantial and Unjustified Risk of Causing
Cruel Pain and Suffering Due to the Impropriety of its Proposed
5 Two-Drug Cocktail Consisting of Midazolam and Hydromorphone ...... 6
B. NDOC’s Attempts to Obtain Lethal Injection Drugs Will Violate

6 State and Federal Laws thereby Creating a Substantial and
Unjustified Risk of Causing Cruel Pain and Suffering .......................... 8
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C. NDOC’s Most Current Unsigned (Not Adopted) Execution Protocol
Presents an Unjustified Risk that Mr. Dozier’s Execution Will Cause
8 Cruel Pain and Suffering ....................................................................... 13
9 III. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................. 16
10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ..................................................................................... 18
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1 I. INTRODUCTION
2 The State of Nevada intends to execute Petitioner Scott Dozier during the week
3 of October 16, 2017.1 At the same time, the State has been unable to answer basic
4 questions about what drugs it intends to use in the execution and what execution
5 protocol is in place to effectuate the death sentence. At the hearing on July 27, 2017,
6 the prosecutor explained that he had not made contact with the Director of the
7 Nevada Department of Corrections (“NDOC”) to determine whether the State was
8 capable of effectuating a death sentence in a lawful manner. Under NDOC’s operating
9 procedures, Mr. Dozier will not receive notice of the lethal injection drugs that will
10 be used to kill him until seven days before the week of the execution. Ex. 5 at 19
11 (citing NDOC Execution Reference Directive (“ERD”) 103.02(B)).2 NDOC’s operating
12 procedures do not have any provision for disclosure of the relevant execution protocol
13 that will be used. See id.
14 These circumstances are patently insufficient for this Court to make a reliable
15 determination whether the execution warrants it has been, and will be, asked to sign
16 are enforceable, let alone whether the execution will proceed in a lawful manner. This
17 Court should grant Mr. Dozier an opportunity to conduct expedited discovery and an
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1 It is Mr. Dozier’s understanding that a superseding execution warrant will
19 be signed by the Court at the hearing on August 16, 2017, setting the date of his
execution for the week of November 13, 2017.
20 2 NDOC’s execution protocol contains a cover sheet referenced as an “Execution
Index” containing Execution Reference Directives (“ERD”) and Execution Manual
21 Operational Procedures (“OP EM”). This motion refers to this document collectively
as NDOC’s “execution protocol” and to specific provisions of the protocol under the
respective ERD or OP EM section heading. The copies of this document that have
22 been released by NDOC are unsigned and do not indicate that they have been adopted
by the Director of NDOC or approved by the Nevada Board of Prisons Commissioners.
23 See below.
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1 evidentiary hearing so that such a determination can be made in a reliable manner
2 rather than deferring litigation of that issue until the week before his execution.
3 NDOC has previously responded to Public Records Act (“PRA”) requests for
4 information regarding its use of drugs in lethal injections and its execution protocol.
5 See Ex. 8 (letter from Brian Connett, Public Information Officer, NDOC, to FPD with
6 exhibits (dated March 18, 2015), Ex. 5 (email from Brooke Keast, Public Information
7 Officer, NDOC, to the FPD with attachments (dated March 22, 2017)) see NRS
8 239.001, et seq. Through PRA requests, the Federal Public Defender (“FPD”) has
9 obtained copies of an unsigned execution protocol that was purportedly created in
10 2015 (and one from 2014) as well information regarding the lethal injection drugs in
11 NDOC’s possession that expired at the end of 2016. Ex. 5 at 55-58 (marked non-
12 confidential). The 2015 protocol specifies a two drug cocktail consisting of midazolam
13 and hydromorphone. These drugs are the same ones that were previously acquired
14 by NDOC that have expired. Id.3 In a separate lawsuit, NDOC Deputy Director John
15 Borrowman swore that NDOC had “disposed of all doses of midazolam because the
16 drug had an expiration date of July 31, 2016.” Ex. 16 (declaration of John Borrowman,
17 Deputy Director, NDOC (dated September 2, 2016)).
18 However, NDOC and its legal representatives have entirely failed to respond
19 to recent requests to provide the same information regarding the lethal injection
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3 See Associated Press, Lack of Drugs is Latest Obstacle for Nevada Death
Penalty, U.S. News and World Report, August 21, 2016, available at
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2016-08-21/lack-of-drugs-is-latest-
22 obstacle-for-nevada-death-penalty (reporting that one of the two drugs making up the
Nevada lethal injection cocktail had expired and that the pharmaceutical company
23 that produces it refuses to provide the state any more).
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1 drugs and execution protocol that will be used to kill Mr. Dozier. The FPD submitted
2 a PRA request on July 20, 2017, that was delivered to NDOC on July 24, 2017. Exs.
3 9 (PRA Request from David Anthony to Brooke Keast (dated July 20, 2017)), 10 (UPS
4 Delivery Confirmation (dated July 24, 2017)). NDOC has not acknowledged receipt of
5 the request or otherwise responded to it. NDOC is therefore in violation of the five-
6 day time period for providing a response to the request, NRS 239.0107(1), and is now
7 subject to an enforcement action. See NRS 239.011; DR Partners v. Board of County
8 Com’rs, Clark County, 116 Nev. 616, 629 n.4, 6 P.3d 465, 473 n.4 (2000). At the time
9 of the filing of this motion, NDOC has not complied with the PRA request.
10 NDOC’s representative from the attorney general’s office has also entirely
11 failed to respond to Mr. Dozier’s counsel regarding the drugs that it intends to use for
12 the execution. As soon as counsel for NDOC from the attorney general’s office was
13 identified, counsel for Mr. Dozier specifically inquired of her whether NDOC had any
14 information regarding the drugs that would be used and their source. Ex. 18 (email
15 from Thomas Ericsson to Ann McDermott (dated July 31, 2017)). No response was
16 received. On August 8, 2017, a second email message was sent to the deputy attorney
17 general inquiring whether the State intended to respond to counsel’s earlier inquiry.
18 Id. Again, no response has been received.
19 Mr. Dozier accordingly moves this Court to make a determination whether his
20 execution will proceed in a lawful manner.
21 II. ARGUMENT
22 Article 1, Section 6 of Nevada’s Constitution, the State’s analogue to the Eighth
23 Amendment of the United States Constitution, provides in pertinent part, “Excessive
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1 bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel or unusual
2 punishments be inflicted . . . .” Unlike the Eighth Amendment, Article 1, Section 6
3 proscribes punishments that are “cruel” even if they are not also “unusual.” Article 1,
4 Section 8(2), provides, “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without
5 due process of law.” Accord U.S. Const. amend. XIV.
6 Mr. Dozier, the State of Nevada, and this Court all have a compelling interest
7 in ensuring that his execution will proceed in a lawful manner. As explained below,
8 the information currently available to Mr. Dozier reveals that there is an intolerable
9 risk that his execution will be unconstitutionally cruel and unusual. See Glossip v.
10 Gross, 135 S. Ct. 2726, 2737 (2015).4 Moreover, the procedural protections contained
11 in NDOC’s proposed execution protocol are plainly insufficient to meet the minimum
12 requirements demanded by procedural due process principles of notice and an
13 opportunity to be heard. A federal court has recognized, in similar circumstances,
14 that procedural due process protections are necessary to effectuate the commands of
15 the Eighth Amendment:
16 A case can be made for a procedural due process

right to know ahead of time the critical aspects of the
intended execution. The Eighth Amendment protects
17 inmates from execution methods that pose a substantial
risk of serious pain if another method would significantly
18 reduce the risk. For this protection to have effect, inmates
must be able to challenge critical aspects of their own
19 execution. The ‘right to be heard before being condemned
to suffer grievous loss of any kind . . . is a principle basic to
our society.’ Joint Anti-Fascist Comm. v. McGrath, 341
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4 Glossip includes consideration of whether any risk of substantial harm is
substantial “when compared to the known and available alternatives.” Glossip, 135
S. Ct. at 2737, citing Baze v. Rees, 553 U.S. 35, 61 (2008). Mr. Dozier does not concede
22 that this standard is required under the state constitution. Here, however, analysis
of this component of the standard cannot even begin until the method to be employed
23 by the State of Nevada in executing Mr. Dozier is made known.
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1 U.S. 123, 168 (1951) (Frankfurter, J., concurring). The only
meaningful time that an inmate can challenge the method
of his own execution is before he is executed. ‘There is no
2 redo.’ Lopez v. Brewer, 680 F.3d 1084, 1092 [(9th Cir.
2012))] (Berzon, J., concurring in part and dissenting in
3 part from denial of rehearing en banc).
4 First Amendment Coalition of Arizona, Inc. v. Ryan, USDC No. 2:14-cv-01447-NVW,
5 Order [Granting in Part, and Denying in Part, Motion to Dismiss] at 14 (filed May
6 18, 2016), ECF No. 117 at 14.
7 There is no doubt that the public has a great interest in how its justice system
8 implements “the most serious punishment a state can extract from a criminal
9 defendant – the penalty of death.” California First Amendment Coalition v. Woodford,
10 299 F.3d 868, 873 (9th Cir. 2002). Because of the importance of the public debate in
11 the realm of the death penalty, the Ninth Circuit recognized that “the constitutional
12 principles that animate granting public access to governmental proceedings . . . carry
13 over to the state process of executing a condemned inmate within the confines of the
14 prison.” Id. at 874 (collecting cases).
15 The procedural history in this case shows that the answers to the questions
16 asked by this Court at the last two hearings, as well as those contained in the instant
17 motion, will not be forthcoming unless this Court grants leave to conduct expedited
18 discovery and conducts an evidentiary hearing. Mr. Dozier has filed a motion for leave
19 to conduct formal discovery contemporaneously with the filing of this motion. He
20 requests that this Court permit an adequate inquiry and issue a declaratory ruling
21 whether his execution will proceed in a lawful manner.
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1 A. NDOC’s Prior Execution Protocol is Obsolete and its Proposed
Protocol Will Lead to a Substantial and Unjustified Risk of Causing
Cruel Pain and Suffering Due to the Impropriety of its Proposed
2 Two-Drug Cocktail Consisting of Midazolam and Hydromorphone
3 There have been significant changes relating to the availability of drugs for
4 lethal injections since Nevada conducted its last execution eleven years ago that
5 render NDOC’s prior execution protocol obsolete. Departments of corrections in states
6 that use capital punishment are no longer able to obtain the drugs that were used in
7 the three-drug cocktail that was previously used in Nevada.5 The Nevada Attorney
8 General’s Office was a co-signer of a letter to former United States Attorney General
9 Eric Holder expressing concerns regarding the inability of NDOC to acquire sodium
10 thiopental, the first drug used to induce anesthesia. See Exs. 11 (letter from state
11 attorneys general, including former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez-
12 Masto to Eric Holder, Attorney General (dated January 25, 2011)), 12 (letter from
13 Eric Holder to James McPherson, Executive Director, National Association of
14 Attorneys General (dated March 4, 2011)). Subsequent federal litigation resulted in
15 a permanent injunction where departments of correction were prevented from
16 importing lethal injection drugs under the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §
17 381(a), Beaty v. Food and Drug Administration, 863 F. Supp.2d 30 (D. D.C. 2012),
18 affirmed in part, vacated in part by Cook v. Food and Drug Administration, 733 F.3d
19 1 (D.C. 2013), and domestic supplies of the three-drug cocktail are also unavailable.
20 Ex. 21 at 5 (letter from Todd Cato, Director, Southwest Import District Office, Food
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22 5 The three-drug cocktail consisted of sodium thiopental (a barbiturate) to

induce anesthesia; vecuronium bromide, a paralytic; and potassium chloride, to stop
23 the heart.
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1 and Drug Administration, to Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Re: Entry No.
2 [Redacted]/Thiopental Sodium (dated April 20, 2017)) (“there are no FDA-approved
3 sodium thiopental products that are currently being marketed for any use.” (footnote
4 omitted)).
5 In response, several states, including Nevada, changed their execution
6 protocols to a two-drug cocktail consisting of midazolam and hydromorphone. Ex. 5
7 at 24-25. In other states where the two-drug cocktail was used for executions the
8 results have been catastrophic. See Botched Executions (citing botched executions
9 using midazolam in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, and Oklahoma, triggering three formal
10 state investigations, available at https://glossipvgross.com/botched-executions/). The
11 botches likely occurred because midazolam (a benzodiazepine) does not induce
12 anesthesia; rather, it is an amnesiac. Ex. 19 at 4-5 (declaration of David Waisel, M.D.,
13 (dated January 6, 2014)). Likewise, hydromorphone (an opioid) is a respiratory
14 suppressant, not an anesthetic. Id. at 5. If Mr. Dozier is not properly anesthetized
15 when the drug(s) arrest his breathing, he will experience intense feelings of
16 suffocation and pain. Id. at 4-5. Due to the execution botch in Arizona, its attorney
17 general’s office has entered into a stipulation agreeing to permanently cease using
18 midazolam or any other benzodiazepines in executions. Ex. 20 at 1-2 (Stipulated
19 Settlement Agreement and [Proposed] Order for Dismissal of Claim One, First
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1 Amendment Coalition of Arizona, Inc. v. Ryan, Case No. 2:14-cv-01447-NVW, ECF
2 No. 152 (filed December 19, 2016)).6
3 Due to the impropriety of using midazolam and hydromorphone to induce
4 anesthesia, state departments of correction have had to improvise with drug dosages
5 during the execution itself, and, when that did not work, a judge was contacted in one
6 case during the execution to sort out the mess. If NDOC’s two-drug cocktail does not
7 work, this Court faces the prospect of being contacted the evening of the execution to
8 find out that Mr. Dozier cannot be anesthetized, and that he is alive and suffocating
9 on a gurney with IV lines inserted into his body via invasive surgical cut downs, with
10 an obsolete execution protocol instructing the Director’s execution team that they
11 cannot stop. This gruesome spectacle is fundamentally unfair to Mr. Dozier, the
12 Director, and his execution team. This Court is obligated to make an adequate inquiry
13 now in order to determine for itself that this will not happen.
14 B. NDOC’s Attempts to Obtain Lethal Injection Drugs Will Violate

State and Federal Laws thereby Creating a Substantial and
Unjustified Risk of Causing Cruel Pain and Suffering
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State departments of corrections are not presently able to obtain execution
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drugs from third party suppliers in a legal manner. The Deputy Director of the
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Arkansas Department of Corrections provided an affidavit, dated October 14, 2015,
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detailing his extensive efforts to obtain lethal injection drugs from various
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manufacturers and suppliers with no success. Ex. 7 (affidavit of Rory Griffin, Deputy
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Director, Arkansas Department of Corrections, with exhibits (dated October 14,
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6Arizona also acknowledged that its “previous supplier of midazolam no longer
23 provides the drug for use in lethal injection executions . . . .” Id.
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1 2015)). One month ago, the Division Director for the Arizona Department of
2 Corrections testified that he is unaware of any place in the United States where he
3 could obtain lethal injection drugs:
4 At the present time, I don’t know of anywhere in the United

States that we could acquire chemicals to do executions.
No one will – that I know of – will do business with anyone
5 in the Department of Corrections.
6 We also have a current license for importation of
drugs. The problem with that particular part is there’s also
7 rules with the FDA that prevent us from being able to
import the drugs. So I don’t know of anywhere right now
where we could acquire them.
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Ex. 2 at 166 (testimony of Carson McWilliams, Division Director, Arizona
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Department of Corrections, Guardian News & Media, LLC, et al. v. Ryan, USDC Case
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No. 2:14-cv-02363-GMS (dated July 25, 2017)).
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The pharmaceutical industry, suppliers of drugs, and pharmacies, including
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prison pharmacies, are heavily regulated under state and federal law. Manufacturers
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and distributors must obtain annual registrations to manufacture or distribute drugs.
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21 U.S.C. § 822(a). Separate registrations are required for each place of business,
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including registrations to distribute drugs to prisons. 21 U.S.C. § 822(e); United
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States v. Clinical Leasing Service, Inc., 925 F.2d 120, 123 (5th Cir. 1991). A registrant
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violates the law by distributing or dispensing a drug not authorized by its registration
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to another registrant who is also not authorized to receive it. 21 U.S.C. § 842(a)(2);
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NRS 639.2326. Under state law, a prison pharmacy is subject to regulations
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promulgated by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, NRS 639.072, and it must be
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a licensed pharmacy supervised by a prescribing practitioner. NRS 639.2326(1). The
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1 designated prescribing practitioner must maintain the records of the prison
2 pharmacy. NRS 639.2326(2).
3 The State’s attempt to obtain lethal injections drugs will violate applicable
4 state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the legal requirements of the
5 prison pharmacy and its potential suppliers. The Purchasing Division of the
6 Department of Administration (“DOA”) published an invitation to bid on behalf of
7 NDOC on September 2, 2016, seeking a vendor contract to obtain midazolam and
8 hydromorphone. Ex. 6 (State of Nevada, Purchasing Division, Invitation to Bid: 8487
9 For Pharmaceutical Drugs Used for Lethal Injections (Release Date: September 2,
10 2016) [hereinafter “ITB”]). Attachment C to the ITB, states, under additional
11 requirements:
12 1. The drug must be FDA-approved for human

consumption and provided in the sealed, original
manufacturer’s packaging.
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2. Proposing vendors must provide certification that the
14 drug is authorized for use in an execution.
15 Id. at 25. Attachment D also requires the vendor to certify that applicable licensing
16 permits have been obtained and that the vendor will comply with all applicable state
17 and federal laws:
18 1. The vendor is a duly organized, validly existing, and in

good standing under the appropriate laws with full
power and authority to conduct the business that it
19 presently conducts in the State of Nevada.
20 2. The vendor has the legal power and right to enter into
and perform the contract.
21 3. Consummation of the transaction contemplated by the
NOA/contract will not violate any provision of law, or
22 any of the vendors governing documents (articles of
incorporation, partnership contract, etc.)
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5. The vendor has obtained all licenses and permits to

2 perform all of its requirements under the NOA/contract.
3 ...
4 Id. at 26.
5 The State’s conduct in this case demonstrates that it intends to obtain lethal
6 injection drugs outside of the lawful channels under state and federal law for doing
7 so. The ITB above expired on October 4, 2016, Ex. 6, at 1, and NDOC did not receive
8 one bid out of its 247 attempts to obtain one. Ex. 1, at 1 (Sandra Chereb, Nevada
9 receives no bids from companies to supply lethal injection drugs, Las Vegas Review
10 Journal, available at https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/nevada-
11 receives-no-bids-from-companies-to-supply-lethal-injection-drugs/). In the same
12 Review Journal article, the current Director of NDOC, James Dzurenda, represented,
13 “We are confident the Purchasing Division solicited thoroughly for vendors.” Id.
14 Despite the representations of the State to this Court that it will execute Mr.
15 Dozier, no new ITB has been published by the DOA Purchasing Division to obtain the
16 drugs. In light of the legal requirements discussed above, no vendor can make the
17 certifications required by the DOA to accept the contract and send the lethal injection
18 drugs. No vendor can certify that the drugs NDOC will obtain are “authorized for use
19 in an execution” given the regulatory framework and the vendor’s contractual
20 agreement with the manufacturer. The manufacturer itself will not provide the drugs
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1 to NDOC or authorize their use in lethal injections.7 No vendor can certify that they
2 obtained a valid license consistent with state and federal law to sell lethal injection
3 drugs to NDOC. In short, it appears that NDOC intends to bypass the DOA entirely
4 or it intends to obtain the lethal injection drugs in a manner where the vendor does
5 not have, and therefore does not make, the certifications required by state and federal
6 law.
7 If the State has to violate applicable state and federal laws to obtain lethal
8 injection drugs then there is a substantial and unjustified risk that Mr. Dozier will
9 suffer a prolonged and torturous execution. If the State obtains the drugs outside of
10 the legal framework for doing so, there is a substantial risk of adulteration or
11 misbranding of the drugs. Cf. Beaty/Cook, supra (lethal injection drugs “appear” to
12 be “new,” in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 355, and misbranded under FDCA, in violation
13 of 21 U.S.C. § 352(f)(1, 2), when obtained outside provisions of federal law); Ex. 21 at
14 2-3 (letter from Todd Cato, Director, Southwest Import District Office, Food and Drug
15 Administration, to Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Re: Entry No.
16 [Redacted]/Thiopental Sodium (dated April 20, 2017)).8 It is a violation of the law to
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7 Akorn Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of midazolam and hydromorphone,
18 has specifically informed NDOC that it does not authorize, and will not provide, the
drug to NDOC for lethal injections. Ex. 8 at 21 (email from Joe Bonaccorsi, General
19 Counsel for Akorn Pharmaceuticals, to Linda Fox (dated May 14, 2012). Sagent
Pharmaceuticals, another manufacturer of midazolam, has also informed NDOC that
20 it objects to, and does not authorize, the use of the drug for lethal injections. Ex. 8 at
20 (email from Michael Logerfo, Executive Vice President, to James “Greg” Cox,
former Director of NDOC (dated July 29, 2014).
21 8 Mr. Dozier is presently without information to determine whether the
potential or actual supplier of drugs to NDOC falls within the statutory exemption
22 for compounding pharmacies, but it appears that such an exemption would not apply
in the circumstances of the sending and receiving of lethal injections drugs. 21 U.S.C.
23 § 353a.
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1 distribute or administer adulterated drugs, 21 U.S.C. § 351, NRS 585.520; to
2 manufacture, process, package, or hold drugs that were not made in conformity with
3 good manufacturing processes, 21 U.S.C. § 351; to distribute or use misbranded
4 drugs, 21 U.S.C. § 331, NRS 585.410; or to distribute or use mislabeled drugs. 21
5 U.S.C. § 825(a); NRS 585.410, 639.2392.
6 C. NDOC’s Most Current Unsigned (Not Adopted) Execution Protocol

Presents an Unjustified Risk that Mr. Dozier’s Execution Will
Cause Cruel Pain and Suffering
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In addition to not knowing the type or source of the drugs to be used, or the
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lawfulness in acquiring the drugs as discussed in sections A and B above, there are
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numerous other concerns which show that the State cannot perform a lawful
10 execution. Most notably, the State appears to have no formally adopted execution
11 protocol in place to govern and guide the execution. Pursuant to multiple public
12 records requests made both recently and over the course of several years, undersigned
counsel has yet to be provided by the State with a current, adopted execution
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proposal. Counsel for Mr. Dozier possesses only outdated execution protocols – NDOC
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“Execution Manuals” from 2004 and 2007 - and an unsigned, unadopted execution
15 protocol (contained in NDOC Execution Reference Directive 103), dated July of 2015,
16 along with a 2014 Execution Manual that is incomplete. See Exs. 3-5.9 Due to
17 document redactions in prior disclosures, it is unclear whether the execution
reference directives match the earlier dated execution manual (collectively,

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referenced as the “execution protocol”).
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Moreover, the 2015 unsigned protocol, even if it were to be adopted, is not
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remotely adequate. It affords far too much discretion to the Director of NDOC. As an
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22 9 The four-page “Execution Procedure” (EM 110) in the 2014 Execution Manual
that was part of the recent public records request materials provided to Mr. Dozier’s
23 counsel is completely blank. See Ex. 5 at 39-41.
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1 example, the Director is free to select whatever lethal drug or drugs he desires and
2 merely has to consult with—as opposed to obtain the approval of—the State Health
Officer. NRS 176.355(2)(b); Ex. 5 at 19 (citing ERD 103.01(B). The 2015 protocol also
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fails to specify the type, number, sequence, or dosage of the drugs to be used; fails to
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require notice to Mr. Dozier of the lethal injection drug(s) until seven days before
5 execution; fails to require the presence of a physician at the execution (it is only
6 required that a physician be “invited”); fails to provide instruction to the IV team
7 regarding administration of the lethal chemicals; and fails to require any monitoring
of the inmate’s plane of anesthesia. Ex. 5 at 19-23. The 2015 protocol also provides
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that “once the infusion of the chemical/ drugs has begun the execution cannot be
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stopped.” Id. at 22 (citing ERD 103.07(C)(1)).
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Moreover, undersigned counsel’s recent attempt to obtain a signed, adopted
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execution protocol from the State has gone unacknowledged. See pp. 2-3, above. The
12 result is that there are many significant questions regarding the State’s intentions in
13 carrying out Mr. Dozier’s execution that present significant concerns and remain
unanswered. These unanswered questions include:

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 does the State intend to inject a 1-drug, 2-drug, 3-drug, or
15 some other drug cocktail into Mr. Dozier’s body?
16  what dosages (e.g., in milligrams) of the drug, or drugs,

does the State intend to administer?
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 what is the planned sequence and timing of
administration of the drugs if a multiple drug procedure
18 is to be utilized?
19  have the drug(s) the State intends to use in executing Mr.

Dozier ever been used before in a government-sanctioned
execution?
20
 have the drug(s) the State intends to use in executing Mr.
21 Dozier expired?
22  who determined or selected the drug(s) to be used in the

execution of Mr. Dozier?
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1  were the drug(s) to be used selected following consultation
with, and approval from, the State Health Officer?
2  is use of the drug(s), i.e. their efficacy, for purposes of an
execution supported by available scientific research and
3 literature?
4  does the State intend to have an “execution team” assist

with Mr. Dozier’s execution? If so, what are the execution
team’s responsibilities?
5
 what are the training and qualification requirements for
6 execution team members?
7  does the State intend to have an “IV team” to assist with

Mr. Dozier’s execution? If so, what are the IV team
members’ responsibilities?
8
 what are the training and qualification requirements of
9 the IV team members?
 who will be primarily responsible for performing the

10 venipuncture during the execution and establishing and
ensuring a safe and proper IV line?
11
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 in the event there is difficulty establishing an IV line in a
peripheral vein in Mr. Dozier’s arm(s), who will be
13 responsible for determining whether more invasive
measures, such as a cut-down procedure, will be
14 undertaken?
 who is to be present in the execution chamber with Mr.

15 Dozier during the execution process?
16  will the State be utilizing a cardiac monitor during the

execution?
17
 who will be responsible for attaching the cardiac monitor,
if one is used, and confirming that it is functioning
18 properly?
19  if a multiple-drug procedure is being utilized, will the

sedative or anesthetic (presumably administered first)
reliably induce a sufficient plane of anesthesia?
20
 does the State intend to have an appropriately trained and
21 qualified medical care professional present at the
execution for purposes of monitoring Mr. Dozier’s plane of
22 anesthesia?
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1  is the State requiring the presence of a physician at Mr.
Dozier’s execution?
2  is the State requiring the presence of a coroner at Mr.
Dozier’s execution?
3
 who will be the individual responsible for determining and
4 pronouncing Mr. Dozier’s death?
That all such questions remain unanswered is extremely disconcerting given that
5
Mr. Dozier’s execution is currently scheduled to take place in approximately eight
6
weeks. The unanswered questions demonstrate the need for an adequate inquiry and
7
a declaratory ruling by this Court as to whether the State of Nevada is prepared to
8
carry out an execution that comports with state and federal law. As matters currently
9
stand, the State of Nevada has not shown it can ensure these fundamental,
10
constitutional guarantees to Mr. Dozier. Under the circumstances presented, the
11
declaratory ruling Mr. Dozier seeks from this Court is wholly warranted and justified.
12
III. CONCLUSION
13
For the foregoing reasons, Mr. Dozier requests this Court, following expedited
14
discovery and an evidentiary hearing, issue a declaratory ruling regarding whether
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1 or not the State of Nevada is in a position to reliably proceed with the scheduled
2 execution of Scott Dozier in a lawful manner comporting with all applicable state,
3 federal, and constitutional requirements.
4 DATED this 15th day of August, 2017.
5 Respectfully submitted,
6
/s/ Thomas A. Ericsson
7
THOMAS A. ERICSSON
8
RENE L. VALLADARES
9 Federal Public Defender
10
/s/ Lori Teicher
11 LORI TEICHER
12
13 /s/ David Anthony

DAVID ANTHONY
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1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
2 In accordance with EDCR 7.26(a)(4) and 7.26(b)(5), the undersigned hereby
3 certifies that on the August 15, 2017, a true and accurate copy of the foregoing
4 MOTION FOR DETERMINATION WHETHER SCOTT DOZIER’S EXECUTION
5 WILL PROCEED IN A LAWFUL MANNER AND NOTICE OF MOTION was filed
6 electronically with the Eighth Judicial District Court and served by Odyssey
7 EFileNV, addressed as follows:
8 Giancarlo Pesci
Chief Deputy District Attorney
9 giancarlo.pesci@clarkcountyda.com
10 Ann M. McDermott
Deputy Attorney General
11 AMcdermott@ag.nv.gov
12
/s/ Jeremy Kip
13
An Employee of the
Federal Public Defender,
14
District of Nevada
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1 EXHS
THOMAS A. ERICSSON
2 Nevada Bar No. 004982
1050 Indigo Dr., #120
(702) 878-2889
4 (702) 522-1542 (Fax)
5 RENE L. VALLADARES
6 Nevada State Bar No. 11479
LORI TEICHER
7 First Assistant Federal Public Defender
8 Lori_Teicher@fd.org
DAVID ANTHONY
10 David_Anthony@fd.org
411 E. Bonneville, Ste. 250
(702) 388-6577
12 (702) 388-6419 (FAX)
13 Attorneys for Mr. Dozier
14 DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
15
SCOTT RAYMOND DOZIER, Case No. 05C215039
Dept. No. IX
16 Petitioner,
INDEX OF EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT
17 v. OF MOTION FOR DETERMINATION
WHETHER SCOTT DOZIER’S
18 STATE OF NEVADA, EXECUTION WILL PROCEED IN A
LAWFUL MANNER
Respondents.
19
Date of Hearing:
20 Time of Hearing:
21 (Death Penalty Habeas Corpus Case)
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1 Ex. No. Description
2 1. Sandra Chereb, “Nevada receives no bids from companies to supply

lethal-injection drugs”, Las Vegas Review Journal, Oct. 7, 2016.
3
2. Excerpts of Testimony from Reporter’s Transcript of Proceedings
4 Bench Trial, Guardian News & Media, LLC, et. al. v. Charles L. Ryan,
et. al., United States District Court, District of Arizona, Case No. 2:14-
5 cv-02363-GMS, July 25, 2017.
6 3. Nevada Dept. of Corrections Confidential Execution Manual,

February 2004.
7
4. Nevada Dept. of Corrections Confidential Execution Manual, including
8 revised Section IV Execution Procedure, October 2007.
9 5. Nevada Dept. of Corrections Execution Reference Directive (“ERD”)

and Execution Manual Operational Procedures (“OP EM”), November
10 17, 2014.
11 6. State of Nevada Invitation to Bid: 8487 – Pharmaceutical Drugs Used

for Lethal Injections, September 2, 2016.
12
7. Affidavit of Rory Griffin, Stacey Johnson, et al. v. Wendy Kelley, et al.,
13 Pulaski County Circuit Court of Arkansas, Fifth Division, Case No.
60CV-15-2921, October 16, 2015.
14
8. Letter to Rene L. Valladares and Michael Pescetta from the Nevada
15 Dept. of Corrections Public Information Officer re: Records Request,
March 18, 2015.
16
9. Letter to Brook Keast, Nevada Dept. of Corrections from David
17 Anthony, Assistant Federal Public Defender re: Nevada Public Records
Act Request, July 20, 2017.
18
10. UPS Web Tracking Slip, August 9, 2017.
19
11. Letter to Eric H. Holder, Jr. Attorney General re: procurement of
20 sodium thiopental for use in lethal injections, January 25, 2011.
21 12. Letter to James McPherson, Executive Director National Association of

Attorneys re: procurement of sodium thiopental for use in lethal
22 injections, March 4, 2011.
.
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1 Ex. No. Description
2 13. Letter to Michael Pescetta, Assistant Federal Public Defender from

Brooke Keast, Public Information Officer at Nevada Dept. of
3 Corrections re: records request, December 20, 2016.

5 Corrections re: records request, February 3, 2017.

7 Corrections re: records request, March 7, 2017.
8 16. Declaration of John Borrowman, September 2, 2016.

10 Corrections re: records request, June 24, 2016.
11 18. E-mail from Thomas Ericsson to Ann McDermott re: Scott Dozier, July
31, 2017.
12
19. Declaration of David Waisel, M.D., January 6, 2014.
13
20. Stipulated Settlement Agreement And [Proposed] Order for Dismissal
14 of Claim One, First Amendment Coalition of Arizona, Inc. et al. v.
Charles L. Ryan, et al., United States District Court for the district of
15 Arizona, Case No. 2:14-cv-01447-NVW-JFM, December 19, 2016.
16 21. Letter from Todd Cato, Director, Southwest Import District Office,
Food and Drug Administration, To Texas Department of Criminal
17 Justice, Re: Entry No. [Redacted]/Thiopental Sodium, April 20, 2017.
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1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
2 In accordance with EDCR 7.26(a)(4) and 7.26(b)(5), the undersigned hereby
3 certifies that on the August 15, 2017, a true and accurate copy of the foregoing INDEX
4 OF EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR DETERMINATION WHETHER
5 SCOTT DOZIER’S EXECUTION WILL PROCEED IN A LAWFUL MANNER was
6 filed electronically with the Eighth Judicial District Court and served by Odyssey
7 EFileNV, addressed as follows:
8 Giancarlo Pesci
Chief Deputy District Attorney
9 giancarlo.pesci@clarkcountyda.com
10 Ann M. McDermott
Deputy Attorney General
11 AMcdermott@ag.nv.gov
12
/s/ Jeremy Kip
13
An Employee of the
Federal Public Defender,
14
District of Nevada
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Tho irun:.:e ,.';11 .. a1towed to .....,j out last Ictla> '" lh<: "",,"S modi• ."d hi. f. ",;ly_ R"I""'"
odt<f ""'" tho", 000.-" most be procosood thlough th.1\","1<b S!= Prioon \\'ar<!en fo r 0;,
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LlSTQf NEEDED EOOIPMENTAXPM';TERIALSWAY YARY!
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~, T~.., !OU.'Tliquru. .&e.i,,, tap<. botb oarrow ""d ~"d<. one,..,l1 of 9 = . """""I ~"lZ< pod>.
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9. ThI« l.w ml $)mg.:. =";ni"8 !he "<,,.•••,,' """"",1 of PO!2Bi... Chlorid•. d .... y
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10, Six 30 0< villi of Sodium Chlorid< fOT Dilu<nt. (f .. mixi:\i 4r.I!:I) .
16. T ~.., iojcctioo needl.., 20 ~ug< ~" .
2(l, Blood -'l'i ll t iL
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" ... , I..... " '<I'll of , ~"O Of mot, j='''1><ini <Ch<dI!1« fur ««1',j"" "" .... ...". day, <1>.
otm-. IlI,";<=J " iU .. p'0"i<!.od fOf _b ;"""t<, ",, "'" "«PC"'"
01'_ irldk>,ed by ..
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,,-hitlt will 0<11)' ""'_
P.,."..., daT,,,,,,,,,, ""t, A, times _ , .. "",'. '0 be ;nmo"" f'" ,,,,,,in U\diyhIUlI..
a1lhouah ,he ,00>< olot<s "'" 1<I/IaI (Of _ 1l1d1"iduW, It "ill .. ,I-,. ""~bllill-' of "'"
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"' .........!h.
SOTE: 10 Ill ....... of",... "''''''''' u..." .. bc1q -"Ied (Of """-_ "" .......... do)-, !he:
_ .. lim iIc:u _in II< "",,-ic!d for exb m:......
S«tion IV
EXECl mWl PROCEDURE
The drus> <haJ1 be od:nin;<ter<d ;n<!ividua ll ~ by .~nn~. into . "'r ;nj«<;"" . ite o! tho
it:t...s onotU t1Jb!n&- The order of injectioo :dWJ be lim - SOOi= Thi"""".. ). I«onci _ Po",l"".
aM third _ !'cw.;"," Chloride.
Appro,i"... t<ly !""" ho=. ODd 'gain 0<1< hour. beron: th, ..""oboxt is sclt<duiod to 14k, p\oco.
tbe ~ ;"",..,. is to be off«ed I""'"IIl«liCOOOtc In Ii>< ",'on' of,wo or more ;=>t< bein,
$<h«i"lod (01' """""""" on ti>e..",. da),. boIh in=" "
",ill be o!'taro _modi",,",,,,, !he:
.."... urn.,
Th, !"<-medi,.tion =y be 1Idmini,~ either colly Of by in""' mu><olor injection by <be

"..edi,,1 "",i= ~.eI. Th< ~.,. _go o[th. V.l;um "",<ti<,,;.,.,
solm;,. ;, to be
~",cmrinro by "'" pb}'Ii<;an
Appro.innt.lyooe tIoo, ~ 10 ti>< ,;:r.co[ ",<CuI"",. a r",,·m=.Oa-oecunly '''''m ~ill ,<:1;<>"

the ob"",..,<ion <"",muod..-..,J .rue.. ob$<t\...ti"" off""""
After tbo WI inj«.1ioo ofpr.. me<li<a!;"" Iw ...., odmini>t..-.d, tbo oondcmr><d i"",,'e ..ill be
cscortro Onto th, 0RlI of :he ""ecut;oo eh.mhe!- by Wee 01f=<1 ..,d on. su;=vi$ot, Tho:
,<m<!em.," inm>t< ..ill Ih ... be plO«d on u.. .. bk ."d "'" """";"" ",';1) be 0«:Ut«l- 111<
~-; " oo ~· sh>&. in<t<k Il'.., chamber will ho~"'" r:ili«l p<ior to the inmlt~ ent.,.;,, !he
,lumber, , ~ .. 'I", I " i l~ I "" , .oh.,,'h .. j,,, " ~ i ." ......
,,li l I J .,V"
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111< aOllioI ;'.";pu.- .:"",, ;.10 be peri"""",, by <h< 'J'I"'<II'ri'"

0>«tiC2J """ i<.. _ _..,.1 Th.
'''';pur'<'",o ;, th"" .rr",,'«i in,. !he ,·,ins o fbolh amu, Ooee <h< "eniF""'!UJ'< il cOmpi"'ai.
the <>e<dl« ... ill be top«! «cur,1y ;"to pia<:< ,,,.j ,",'ill be checked for p.lt<n<y, If the
v.rul'""'turi>! i. Wl.Ib~e '0 nnd.., ad<qua'e "eiD in the &rnll, the 'l"lipu:lowr<: "ill ol= be
.lfccl<,d in'o the: ,~" o[,he: l<i' 0..:0 'he ;'<I1ipuoClUr<: i, <ont~l"ccl. ,he II<thos<Op< (i[
no'",.».!)') and eonIioo moni,.....ill be ....xh<d 1»1 the "","ri'y ",Iln'l """,=.00:1..-. lnd ,h«.«l '"
~ " ;, titnc<j"";"J corr<:<tl)', 111< med"=al l<Ni= p<!'OOM<1 w;1 1""'" I.,.".tl',< '1Iombo:!-.
'110. j , " 1.. 1" 'ill ,l. I i ,i';j f "t. i", . · ..,,, i. ,~ •• ,,,. ,,; ..
Th< n<o:mol .. 1;0' ,..;\1 ""'" be i"fused " • •Io~· "''" ,,,," both """" ;n <>r<t..- '" keep <he S}'II=
01<..-,
A, the ord<f of the Director '0 prn«cl. the l<thol medi"""", will be odmini"..-ed .. a rapid 1'>.1' ,
Th< <OO<Iemn«llnmo" ,..iIl r<.>clt. d<cp """'"'''''' ""e to I rna""" of. fO',.- >«<>n<k ..,rl rli.
1000 II>er", ft<r.
iJr>« <!Ie pl ....'«1 """""" of",«Ii"t;"" ..,Iutioo b .. bocn lnfu>ed. the: ..~erulli.~ phy•• e;," and
oorOll« sholl then d<1am i"" ~ h«h<r i, " ... >uflici"", '0 """'" death. If th. pIonr. ... omoo", of
,"," ;':01;0. is <ktrnnin<d 10 be iru~flki""10 ..... 4<o1l>, !he..".,.,d _Crm«i I""i<>11 .... 11 0<
m~ in tho 0Ih<t ..... of1l>< oond=<d mn:.1•.
~ ........... 1""""""""" Iw ...... mad<. tho _ will ODe< .pin be ......... OIl ....
""""''"'" 0lil.- on<! 11>< 1>OOI!:<s <hill bo ......,.'001 &oa .... wbJ«1 ........ An ... -
... _ .... bo 1YR<fI<d in. ""'"' <....t.d _ l t I d """""<d 10 "'" ............" \0 bo
mv"""';<d on<! 4iJIIOS<"I 0;,(;" ""...,."",... _ . no. ~of all ooIoIions"';lI bo
JKO<dod .. 1O _ ~ n • . - . ODd m,..1DII<h _ diocu d«L
NOTE: A jIII~i .. may azninc:!he _ed - . """ day prior., \he ><l...!oIod
Q ""'.OII .. dc'.crmiDc: if i' mighl bo _wary 1O ...1iz< • ,-an ill tho I~ fa<1h. v""il"n<IIlt<. 0<
if1l'.«.l< on lodk..l;"" 1110>. <>(_d.,..." ""Y tit n<e<S"'l'.
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Scm"" v.
V.'1TNES5 PROCEPIIR,E
NOI"lI<lI bv.' requ i"", 1bcre be .. ktilsi,. 1>1>t rIO m<>r< Wn Oif><. wi,,,,,,,,,,
'0 . " .. 0. an
.. ccutiO"_ The D:ro;,or mu" APi'"",•• 1I '""i""'.... and/or OL~'" p=<ln!l to be ~l
~OTE: I"mad ofb<'""S ",,-o.iI. a d<pu'Y from

~","lI<lI
tho Anome}" Grn<nl', uffice ~iI I be
S,.,el'ri"", Ii=! g,OO p."'- 1lOt ~ the cx<C""rloo i. ov"",
iK"""""
Th< ~1",<s , <> ..ill"";v"., tile instit",i"" .ppro.<du l«l "'<cutio!! tim<: tho "-"",,,;'t. W.rden ~f
!'tognm$ will """'" tho ..-itocssc:. to tile """cuti"" chamber "i,
tb< Unit, (Cclll>ous<l «Ittano<.
v.'h<n tJo.e =or! reach .. tile bonom of<he: su .... m• ..-i",,,,, group will proc<ed into Uni, 1 ond
up <he:.w.--. and ""0 the "i",... roo... The ~"i""""" ",ill no, be .1I0..-ed '0 tH, Ill)" camaas,
f<OO<1!i'iI d<>i<e<. or 'n}' p<....".w i,.",. into tho " '"","" ate.!.
~_ of tho p<t>OOllcl ",,'olv«l ill tho ",rn"i"" "'ill be in 'igh~ >ad .11 bliruk to til< ot=tbor
~; II
be clo><d, Wb"".11 ""i,".,....
are io to., ..i ...... Ilt<a. the A\\"O ..-ill DOtify the PIO ill L~e
Cow-.bouse. lb. PIO ;I"iil m.n = tho mod" wi"'..... to til< ..'"""" at"" utiliz;;"K th,,"me
roo'" \>k<! by tho A WP. Th" ~ 1 1 door leodin& '0 tho "';1:1<» mom "iii 1>< d osed but it i. o>O!
~. '0 lock it The >hod<s " 'ill th<n be ",i>Cd ond tt.: in ... ", ..i ll be <=r«<l into th"
,lumber md ,oellffil on me ",No, 31 • I -, I .1" Ii ,iI
g"" ,k -I " . . . . 1 'I ~ ,f') ..... , ., ... !"!;,, .. , i"r~ ... "&
I I , ! ; ~ . ... . ~ Ii d"
';1I .. i",I" I j I -, "" ••
" " .. , Th" 'p'.ri1Wl ><!"';"'r ... m be .lIowa! to ..i""'>l1:" <:>;«utio!l [rom the .'est
..""""'" c..."ba "indoJ ..'. Wh<n ,hi: ,""ysicia" and """""" h'"'' declu«l the inm>.;" dead. the
ohode> ",ill be dr.wn.
The <n«l;" ..-ill theD bc esconod OUI of Ill. , ... ".,ba- ora; anO ou, of the ;... iflllion. The
~' i ' n.,... •
"md.1 ~' i = ,
" 'ill !bon co:r.pkt<!b< .ffid.,'i.. p""i<I«I \r)''''
AWl'. F01",",'ing OOOlpJeti<>:>
of'hese .mobvi,.. tbe A WP .. ill "",on !he "';"<SS<S ""t of <It. ;",t''''t'''"_
NOTE: In l~< <"""t 'wo or"""" i=uttts ..... ocO«lulcd fur C-'OCU'.iOll 011 the WD< d.},. t!:<
"'''''' .... will be =moO to the Viliti", Room bet>o-.cn ",<cu,;or.. and will be .,ec.,«1 toa<l: to
c'.e ..",,,,.ion c~ba- prior to tho ><e<:<>d o:<ecurion follow ir.g tho ,om. """,a!or< li,,«I.boY<.
_'1'mbds of the m<di. ~' i ll be . 110,.-«1 to <lIit 1'5P '0 Ill ..... outsid< t'"
for.<. be'.'m!
"""",rlom if th<y wish to do iO, n.ey wi ll .. "" be """,,«I ba<k to tho«"""'"'" ~ba """,
by the PIO .. .,.,tI;. «I ,,,""._
The A...,.,i ... Woro.", ofOpenti"m " 'ill bc pro'ideO "'im. bod)-'«<ir! in ltipii<at<!hal " 'ill
bc compI"'" ~hcn the monic,"" IICCcpts doolin,,), of tile body.
"
The dcaoh """if,,,,, will '00: «""pI<\«! b)' "'" . LLd'ILlj og j'IILl"Ski>n 11k! Lh< _ ""II aI>o
""",pi.,. hi~"h<t oection of LIte 6...h Cerrifioalo. I, <h>lI ... !he As>o<i:r.e Woro.. ofO""... no..'
o:<l'O<'lib'liry 10 <=If< th.. edo<um""l> "'" rom"l<!cd ~ ",c","e.
Follo ~-ir'1I <he oompl.",," of.1I r<qLL;«<I fQn'1LS. tit< 'ooq ""ill '00: ",1 ... 1<01 '" "'" O'IO<!i. i... Aft.,
!he 'ooq b.. bo:n Ioo<kd inlO tt.: 0011 <or, the ull cot ",'il! ""t """"'gIL Lh< """"' " ...," ~."'.
An.,.. «<";1)' in<prction i. COmple!M the ,'<hkt. will ..it SSP I""!""r.
"
So;;,ion Vl.
Th. fo l lo~in~ ~l:m of ","Jon Iw b<en de<.illllited '" p'o>"idt rOT oompl<1c :«cu.-it}' C OV=~< of
11:. N.,.-.n.. St.>l< /'ri",o durini'" ""","lion oftlt. dc>.th p<".lly.
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S«tioo VII .
!j'>TEBNAL cmmtOL PLAl'
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Sc<tion VIII.
fQST.wcvuo;.;- PROCEDURE
:>OTE: 1. 11>< ......... two Of " " " " . .ecul1ODl .,. ><1><duIN ro. th • ...,.. <by•• oopanI<
, __ I... OIJthn<d .bo,-. "iU "" rcquire:lli>r ad! irmuto.
Al l diopoal>/< cqui;>lI=<. ind<Jd;r,; 0«<!1eI ... ~ <te ....ill "" _ """-10 111. fJrilOO
ph.>nnxi<Ili>r ptOp<t ~ "ithin ... ,,'omn.<by, If """"aiIaI>I<. oh<>llllty ..i ll k
0«W<d .. oh< NSP p"• .'macr u::!lil d>o ,..., """ ....... day_
" . ;, oed ..luIlom..- dn:p .. ill be nrmed "".10
d>o pri>oo. ~; .. ror ,..."... bODdIlrq;
.;d>io ,*"'OfkiD& Illy, If __-.ihhIe. that II>qrr .,,11 be sc=-.d io "'" NSP phwmacy III>IiI
......... ,~~1-
n_
Tbe dUpaoitioct of;all ooluti<eo is to be """"'"'1 u to the"""""" """,""" the ........
diocordotd. Tho: numba' of ooIu_ "'... "'.,. Wfucd wi!I be ~ l>y voI ..... 1II>ll1booe
tho! >I'm MII<d ",,'<rIO 1M p/>ItmacioI, .... 11 l ito be ~ l>y ood _me.
AlllllIfdi!<aly iruvlvcd "' 1M euaI,ion .,iIl C>M '" tho ~ with "'" <l<sil"llt<d
cl<rJY ~ 1I .. 1tkI> ~"'" • drbritf"" will be _ .. _I .. PI)~h """''''''''I
..ill be prorioIed.
b_ be .... ,.p t-Iioyofll>e AIooaw 1Ir '"""", of~ .. rtIea.. all of ....
ol'llcmoa ",,-..nm. .,.,.. """ .... ~ ..,u be _ "" tU • ...u....
Jroo'ol>< pam''''
•
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Sroioo IX.
---
CIDlMUTADQN OR STAy OF EXECVIION
It must br und......,.,.j thI, """e ;nfusioo fifth< le<h>l inject"'" Ius b<ft:n tho,lh< <>.<cuUoo
In tho: even' of an l'"tiom; ,,-ill «as< lind Ill. Oirec1or
,.-ill br i"""«I;'tel)" """fi<d by thr WHde<L
Ifth< con<l<mn<d inma'e has .1r<.dy been tlken '0 the """",,,';on clwrtber. hcime <hall be
,,:turnoO '" t!:.I .., oiJ/t' ""il acd 011 p<r>OO:l<l ,b.l1I '<m.lin "" duly UDtil rei...... by the
Asso< ;"t. W",k" of Op=lion>.
The 00_<>.11 D<pu'y A,,,,,,,,,y 0<>l..-il. if"", P«S"" " !he """"'' on. ""11 be "",;iied oflhe
.i, uotiott .. ooon .. po ..;ble. The . \"';lll>ilhy of the OIl_call o.pury Anomey Gmrn.l !lull
be coordinat«l by the AWP .. KSP ..,d the CbiofOopooy ofth< Cri:nina l Oi,i""" o f the
A~y &:o ...r. office.
"
Sr\MrLE Of FOUlS IiSED DURING mE EXECUI10S" I'i\OCF_5S
O. 1.0. Deportrnmlldctr'- F"""
E. Ltu m of "'11'<=_<0' - Medioal !kn;...
G. lbdioo.... "."''''"'IOIlS ......_ 1>1 ...... [mlo<I<dJ
I. ),Ups_ 1'",,,,,,- s"'~"....,

&.~a..",......
NSP Pu\ln.s u..
"
EXEcunON CHECKUST
OATEITIME INmA ~S
30 din pf10r 19 txlCullO!! d""
,. Eslabli&ll M~ conU1tCt1 with P~ ramedic • .

NoonaIly u$41 CarlOll CIry Flre Department. ,-
,. Tel/tphone noIIf"",t\on to SI'IenfI'. Off"," aM Corone(I
Office of pending • • _IIon. >wO
,. Tet.p/IonI noIiIicIIlIon to F ...... Home cl pM><ir'Ij
txllCWon. ,...
•• SIa:II ....1;0 .,.[,1 n 0I:*1I1ion ptannng
, Certi!iod Copy cllhl ..udg<1*1I cl DeaIh
(I"(J! ieollhan II(! dIIp nor _thAn 90 dill'S from
'00
,_
!he lime cl jucIgmeI1I~
•• Phologrl!>h IrYNt. upon ,""'II to Nevada State

Pnson. ,wo
ApP[9l!lmal.ly two wuk. prior 10 .ucut!on dal! :
Mo~ • • nongements b .t:er>dng t>/"rfSidan and

b<lealh ~ Make _'!II""'IS b
NOOC f'lreNatrill 10 bt I I .HCUtIotI
Mabt ",", 9"'*" b_"""*",, ..... d.... from

Medical~
, MI>.. ,11",~I"'1&1or fuMnoIl'oomI. IntmYiorw ......:a

lor _ration 01"" 0..11\ ~... family. ¥icIWn AWPINOOC
nolifi<::olio:oM, ..... r.... m u I _ t (SM _ _ IS) VlI:Io:m' _Ie
Irwnale·. _ _ IdviI.or cl t:/"oc:oioe wli be naIiIied
Ensuro OUI$KII hliophone ~ .... Tn • • ewtion . ra.

<>p<'Irot&. AWOiFM
Make arra"!/"'ment. for Regi. lered NLJn(I to pre-
med'iCllttI. AWPIOONS
Tho condemned In mate"; l beg"'"" a ~caI exam by

a physician ,
S:allobsetvation and HWriIy toam ..._rsal and

cardiac mon:tor rehea"",!s AWOIOON
Tho DredOr of Nursing StlllI (001'5)";11 on",,,, the

card:ac mon:tor is 10 wor!<lng order. AWOIOON
AWO
" MlIke """" ..... ry "",inte ... """, inopectionlrepan 01

the e>.eGIJtioo chamber. Ia.t night ce! Mel
a~jaC<l m'fea • .
AWO.'F M
" Stalf m""ting with Warden. AWO. AWP. lt. and FM

regarding the """"LJ'Jon oper1Ition pIa~ .tlltu•. AV'IOIAV'I?PN
P"' .... is perrntled to conduct Interviews with

" CQrn!emr.ed inma:. it t>ol_ con ... nt • . Condemned
inmate m",t sign a pr ..... , . . . . form prior to
P IOfAWP
any media intet\Olewo ,
Ma ~. a lTangemenlS lor one salli-hut and

balT>caoos for !he p.orlliog O1.,;th FaciiIV
Ma""~e r (FM). AWPIFM
". No,ty a l outside reI~ . and PIO<I"'m ~

\0eo..,.,1activities for ochedu!ed e>«IQJlion dattl.
'".
ani .... "~ ~rlor to !!llhedu!!s! ~x~c ut ion slat!,
Official conftdonUal wi~ ~ .t v.it be prn",red

and diOlributed PtOlAW?
". Make rIOlilicatiM vi.Ir mr>m<>randum r:l vislting. programs.

or .n ~ operationat scl>edule changes r", ~.Y flI .we
e'=.z(ion.
eonfodenl..1Pres. willie," 1" 1 w~1 be prepared
..-.:I d:sllibuled to a resllicted list 01 persoro>el. PIOIAWP
All staffi, ,_ "'il l be grv.n a deto'.cI _ling

"" sp<'lCifi<: duti... and ",,,,,,,,,sibifdies will meet in WIAWOIAWP
It1<! NSP Courtroom.
Make arrangement. /0, a Deputy Marnev Gene"" to

repon to NSF' lor QXO<:Utoo,
WIAWP
,
Memom""..... wII be Issued 10 8" SIaN al NSP and VlSCC
,wo
Food M~,,"ge r will be lIdllloed vi. memo"",dum lhat

C<tII"" with stymfMm oup5is 10 be prepared for AW?
piacemenlln the ~ Io! (1 """tal""",,), Visiting
Room (I conta!ner). Counroom (1 coo\ainer).
I\.dminjstration .r.... (I COIltainer). and any <>ther
(jeoignaled "",as.
TheM ....11 be reI1earsal(s) lor tr.a Dealh Watch. PIO.

s..1~ uni1o<m oIficOfUr><! NDOC Vdims' A<!'Iocoto W
" Por1<ing 101 memo",ndum delAiIing P'M', VlP.rod stoff

parking 81M" will be distributed. AWO
Apprp.l"",tely 48 hours prior to s ch. dul. d ex. cution:
AWOIFM
Resllic:led acoess lisl 19 e.<ecutlon chamber,

Warden. AWO . .. nd AWP only 0"'" to "u!hori2e ."""'. WIAIVP."AWO
to!he .....ecuti<>n chambet.
Approxlmatoly 24 ho urs prior IO lc h. duled . n eutron:
e.t.bhh med",,1~ id ltaoon in I.. La'H Ubrary

AWOOONS
A dipboard will be a val~b!e for orr""" l witnesses

to &ign II>8ir alfoda. it •. ThII Associate Warden of
Prog""". willln""", ~ official wi'JlIO$$ sigrl$ !he
.fflda...1\s pr'or to d&poIIrturtl.
". --- The cord iac mooilor will be mo ... ed from lIle Inlilmary
to til. Death Cham blor and cIwcI<ed lor oporalioMl DONS/AWO
readine ...
~. Tile Department Chaplain and .. NDOC Slall ~yd>oIogist

wiU be~ssig~ 10 N8P. AWP
--- u S! 01 off<:ial witrno<& .... a ,.j media .,;\ne..... ,

" approved b)' lIle Direclnt. wm be oomplote<l (1'101
to excsed 9 oIIicIal arid 10 me<f.. wllne.."'. ).
AwPlPlO
" --- The Admini. " . lion ossigned p/>ooe ncmber "';l be
.:..ff1Od commondng a11;OO a .m. !he day of the ,w,
execution rc.- ".n. concerning Ihe . ...cution.
A k>Il of all calls wil be maint.!Jined by indMdual$
" manning the asslgned pIIone. Once e:<eaJtion I.
complete. 31 pOor.e k>!l recoros will be turned Into
AWP I W
1M Warn..n
". "'-<!io ......... day for ...wion.
WIAWP:PIO
DAY OF EXEC\IJION
". lll:'OO ~!l!

1 C);OO Jm
Ched< cardiaC monitor for operltlonal rMdine ...
A.~ design.a*, kfyS lOll be ioweod by I"- Walden,

,WOO>QN
" W
.
U.
11;00 1 m
...Ih ".. _
r.o ~ MIS cI MW _
m.at. In Unit 12.
l.....:1> wiI be seMld 10
The ObsemTlorlIlNm. _IadIo, ...a Setgeanl

oIIIow'" f'MPO"d 10 l.h'I't 12 'fIth
......., cIol!'Ii'>g.
WIAWO
'WO
~"'junI . IhiII ( _ _ ~ socks,

. . . - - .. _ IItnniI _ (no T.sIw'! ~
". The w"'"... . . . 1mIno

~ iIoomsonoo ~ .... . - by hi
wIIl'II)I t...1owed 10 nrt.n
'WO
~nt The MIllOn' .... ...., Y OUI an
InvenlOly S_ y,ti(:h;o\l be ~nad by 1M
. ~ned """'...
'WO
". PIioI' I:> Ioorti'Ig Unit 12. !he Sergeant

!Oil posa;.oty idMliIy Il>10 .........
n. """"""""" w........ be Irat>duced 10 !he _ _ , . .,

observallDn oIfic:<n. AWO
W/"-WP
M8Inl .""".,. ~~ 1'011 e>orIVIIen<:fl dlvidi"lllhe

pa rl<i<\g lot into <:Iesigoaled lreU. A ma p ",11 b<I AWOiFM
""",,,.
Orw CVIlOdy oIIicet fn)rn wiI be usigned 10
"'-1*Idng 101 to."..... pooopIe ~rk In designated W
a ' - .. IONigfWI.
M. 2jIIl
",.
pm
n..~_"""boaslc.:!jf __
" •• to .... "'"" _
dep-..nt ClIapliln.
op;r;tuoI.cviIo< Of "'- W! A'I'IP
The ~ _Ie ...... be IIII<rMld to send <XlI

lit! ~ and .... ke p/Iono calli 10 ~!fI W/AWP
" ..... """i)' n attomay at raoord. sp;r;tuaI advisOf(s).
The Warden ..:I """""'~ Worden wiI vtlnfy

iWotity 01' ...... ~, W IAWP
~.
"""'" ,~
~. FGkMIrlg compIelion of di.......... until determinl!d.

lh& condemooed ...... Ie ""'Yfec&MI visits from W
,pirlt..... acMlIO/. 11>0 OIredOf and tile Warden. M~
othtor vI,lt' mUtt be 3Pl'f'OV.:! by 11>0 OiNCto< Of
-
Warden.
The E._I CoI1trt11 T.... wil l/I"" poo.ition as

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~
-• 'WO
,wa
'WO
,.0
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The conCemned "'mlIle -", be elf.re" p'~lcalion.
""'"
00.
WiDON
w.om
" The fdlolWlg .taff wi) repot1 to 11>0 Ward....·•
~.am. Wi\J>eO$team, 'WO
00.
M.
-- W/AWO
,~
w.om The cortf\dential list 0/ offICial wit ............... media

'" "'Me ..... will be d iSUibu:ed to exlelTUll Control
-
Supervisor . nd pariUng .,Ienln",c" ofIi"",ro (3 tolol). AWPIAWO
" ,wo
n. Zi22.Jm! The OOoCemn!!d inmllttl wil be olfered
pr&-medication.
2""
w=
The re<;;ularty _ule Cho.mbor. WIAWO
The se<U'lty team WIll relieve the Observalion

" office,.. Observatlon otlJeers";l """",te de slgnole<1
Iocatiolls witNn Unit 2 and 3,.1Id will WO<l< lIIe require<!
W /AWO
doors until the complo!ion of .... exe<;ution. Ke y. wi/J be
--
exchanged.
" The Coroner. EMT , ;>/lysk:lan end Regi.!ered Nurse ""II

arriwJ ar.d be &SCOtted to Unit 3. AWPIAWO
" W/AWQ
,. .,.,. The oIfid:IoI .. iII " = wli om..., tho insQution.
Their ld.nli!y ..... be verIIied by (he (lIIIoor III !he AWPIPIO
Boll,,", 01 0... T _. They wiI be ilSUIId a .._ ..
p..... They ..... 1httI bI etCOI!ed lC !he VisiOOg
Room. Tho AWP ...... brief the oIfid:IoI
WllneSHl on the prQlOCCl lor 1M • • ..,..,Iion.
A\\'O ~I t.lophone ~I on erMrg~

N. '"'-"" ",!Side phone Ine in tllSl nIgtlt .rea. ''NO
~.
.,.., The EMT's. pI'Iytlcien. ....., <;:OfIIIl8t .... be given
• brIe!;ng o! the .....,r. 01 1M •• 1ICUIIon. ,WO
". .,.", The...-_ ......... otNSP. Their

.....,wiI ... _ ...... __
idIInti!y"'blvt<tfIId~EIoIIomofOno TOWI!f
S1a/I....,
AWPiPIO
No>..-ding 01 "",*"",'ph ~. MlI be

aIkJwood 11'1 1M in&li:u\ioft. Thty\loll bllIStOI".ad
to !he eo..tI'IouH by u.. PIO. The AVIP ",;0 brief".
oIrid.Il voilr>9l_ on !lie pro\OCIDIlo< It>e ~
~. Tho . - wllMIaeI will be ~ fn>m the

""'" Cour\house by IN Public Information Offa<,IAWP
ItIId
area.
HCO<'!Jng Q/l'¢tr 10 the e>.ecU1ion dloomb!>r witness
AV.'P1i'10
~. The Warden ""'1 r&rnove the ':'P" from !he syring ...
""'"
~. ..... The c:or><IttMtd Inmate"",, be ~ ;" leg: and
""""""' ....... ~ by !he oecuriI)' \/ta ...
(lYodc:uII in fIonI)
W
,we
". .."." The AuocIIot8 W~ 01 PIty., .. ond eocnrtng
o/Ikoorwil_1he ~ .. ~ ,._ rn....1hto
\Ibitng Room lID 1M . ' eaotion ~ ~ room.
"...
The NOOC VIcIi .... ~:e end UOIIIIIng o:!iaI, wiI
_ !hot W:limt 10 .... <IHignIlod W:Iim wi!ness_.
The conde"""'" inmate 'MI be
~lQl1 t
.=0<1
CeO to the Chambe r by the sec:uit)' team.
from the la.!
w
placed on the tobia, ~nd i>O! into ""ft fe. lralnt • .
Lead ome ... of the security leam ..I l<KINIcI< aD
Q,,, ,,1'-" ", • b,
r...~on tile nmate.
" ..... I [ .~ .
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ri~ 'IO, m
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; 11
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The contracted e m~.ncy me<foca l services 1ec/lrW<:ian.
wil btl esoo~ by Se""ri!y Team SW"M&Or, AWO
"'. -' ~i .b .~ "

To,m S'~. ;" " .,., ; 1 !p,"
'_." . n . ~. ,I"'S" It;
OJ,' 11<0 , .. , .....
The Director will givo lfldlcalion
.,;. be .dminis!ered in !he 1QIk7Mng Mloc
1. Sodium ~""
2_ Pal'lJloo
3. POla55!um Chloride.
The a ttending physician..wl then doterm'" whether

lI>9se inje<;:liono wtI", wffocient In ","u.. death.
If they are d~ ~ rmi""'" by !he physi"""" not to be
sulllciMllhe if1)ec1ion procedure";l be ,,'pe. ted
Into the a ll.mate t.V.
POST EXECUTION
W'hen lIKI condomned inm. te ;$ pronour.ced de. d by the

attending physician and """""" , tho SlICUrily Team W
Command .... will enter the chambet Mel close !he
\""1117'>' thades and Ih"" exil. the ch.mbe,.
. After the window "".des
are cl<rnKl. tho \lic ~m
witnesse. will be escorl&d out of the in. !itution ~"'t AWPN-'ctims'
~"
Secondly. !hi> rned", v.i!J1<,.""' ...... be eo.cort&d out
" of 1M m tiMion. PIOIAIIIIP
" Thu Associate Wa rd"" 01 Prog",m. will on .... o ItMl

a l the offciol ~..... complete affidav~... [M'ior ,~
'0 exifug the witne;. 811' • . Upon completion, !hey

";11 boo - . . d from 1M vieY.ing are. and O\Jt of
the institution.
Mer • • official and med", """"""".. Mve .... ited

Ihe chamber . rM . iw1eml home 5tall wII ..... pond 1'11"'110
from their vehiclo
to the .. xeG<J!Ion cIIambof with 1M potIable otretcl1.,.
equipment wi:h restraining .Irllp$ • • nd """ tll/lnk. t
AIII.V. IiM. and electrode. wiI be ' omoved and
right index fiogerprint IlIk"" berooo tho deceased Is
rr<rved from tho """""lion ohambe<. WJth ihe
...... tance ofthe &eClJrity l~am . 1M mOttua'Y
",move the deceased Imm tho " . erutioo chamber to
wi'
!he funeral home ""hidl!.
The Associate Warden 0/ Programs wm en ..... lllal
" a body recotipt is romp.ued in (Jiplicato, ,.;tIl
fiftgerprinl • ....tIe" the mo<Iicion """"pIS delivery 01
WIAWP
the d""",""d.
The Warden and Coroner will compl'lIe 1M Ooall>
cenlfteaw and Cre"",tioll doc,,",.n!>. The WIAWP
comple!&d Oeolh C<>rtifi<;.,. 300 Cremation document
will be ~".., to the funemllloma . CopIes 0/ both
docut'ne<lts 1'<11 be obtained for 111" record.
". All unused medic<s'j on in preloaded "I'rln~. must

be accoun!ed for end """"red In the NSP pharmacy W/AWOIOON
by !he DIN. Appropriate ...... "IIemenl. will be made
!O delnt", """sed medlca!io<ls to 1/10 NDOC Pharmacy
as soon a possible by 1I1e DIN.
~.
AWO
". --- Al~.ely9:(5P.m. .... omdaI_
11M m/IdiII thouIcI ;;,. out of IN Inslilution. AwPlAWO
AI I pproUnalely 8:' 5 p. rn.ollle W~ , AWO, AWi'.

'" and sotalJII)' tum win mH1 ";11\ the designatod
de'llY member. Ind Iliff pe)'d'>Ologiol in !hOI NSP
W
Coortr<>om 100" <Iot-brlefng,
101. Assigl'OfOl Ita" WOII<kIg 1M tu<:vIion w!1 be _ sed

[rom duty . . deWm!ned by Ihe I\ssociale Warden of 'WO
Opo"'*", • .
". At..,,!Iw! 5:00 ' .m. - . ""' ....1iIution

wi! ... ..." 10 ~ OPWIIIon. WIAWO
e.ecuIion 'f8QI .......
,~. ~ wi be ~ NiI''''"'sIt.. <IispooiIion

of IhIt ~ ~ I'IOP*IIY. T h e _ " , ,,~
Wam.n of P~m ..... be rMj>OnSI'bIe for !his item.

AI logo .,-.j rec:ooCt .... be tet-..c in Ihe Wor.:!on'.
'" ofice lot s~, WIAWP
". AJ documents, "...,..""ndums, lelep/lorle recordl, l ie. ,

IWiled 10 m.
eQCIJtlon d be .. talned In the WIAWP
Worden". Adminjltlltl.... "'sll"' n~ 11'N d",,.,,,...
". --- Al~.ely9:(5P.m. .... omdaI_
11M m/IdiII thouIcI ;;,. out of IN Inslilution. AwPlAWO
AI I pproUnalely 8:' 5 p. rn.ollle W~ , AWO, AWi'.

'" and sotalJII)' tum win mH1 ";11\ the designatod
de'llY member. Ind Iliff pe)'d'>Ologiol in !hOI NSP
W
Coortr<>om 100" <Iot-brlefng,
101. Assigl'OfOl Ita" WOII<kIg 1M tu<:vIion w!1 be _ sed

[rom duty . . deWm!ned by Ihe I\ssociale Warden of 'WO
Opo"'*", • .
". At..,,!Iw! 5:00 ' .m. - . ""' ....1iIution

wi! ... ..." 10 ~ OPWIIIon. WIAWO
e.ecuIion 'f8QI .......
,~. ~ wi be ~ NiI''''"'sIt.. <IispooiIion

of IhIt ~ ~ I'IOP*IIY. T h e _ " , ,,~
Wam.n of P~m ..... be rMj>OnSI'bIe for !his item.

AI logo .,-.j rec:ooCt .... be tet-..c in Ihe Wor.:!on'.
'" ofice lot s~, WIAWP
". AJ documents, "...,..""ndums, lelep/lorle recordl, l ie. ,

IWiled 10 m.
eQCIJtlon d be .. talned In the WIAWP
Worden". Adminjltlltl.... "'sll"' n~ 11'N d",,.,,,...
exECUTION POSTlON ASSIGNIdENTS
A F FIDAVIT
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of ..... "''' "'" 'I'" O{"'~'<mC (21)ad. tI>II ~~ ...... pr<>«' mol .. w . . - o f <d
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ThM . . ___ .
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>OJ oIui.:I "'-:.-..!.
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'" _____ AT CAUO."aTY.>£VAlU..
,--
J.D. DEl'ARThIENT
THIS Wl.U..C'EllTIFY!HAT I tHVE. nnSDAT'E.AT _ _ _ _ A11.• Il.ECElVW
FROlr THE 1'o'EVADA STATE PRISON THE PERSON(S) OF:
DATED TIIIS _ _ _ _ _ DAY OF _ __ _ _ _ __ A,D. 20'_ _ _ __
WTTNESSED BY"
DUoriM;on· Reco<d,
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Case 2:04-cv-00868-RCJ -GWF Document 75-4 Filed 12/15/08 Page 2 of 20
STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
1263 South Stewart Street
Carson City, Nevada 89712
CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO
Attorney General
KEITH MUNRO DANIEL WONG

First Assistant Attorney General Chief Deputy Attorney General
June 13, 2008
Gary Taylor
Assistant Federal Public Defender
411 East Bonneville Avenue, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Re: Confidential Execution Manual
Dear Gary:
I apologize for the delay in getting this to you.
Accompanying this cover letter, please find a redacted copy of the Nevada
Department of Correction's current Confidential Execution Manual. The redacted
portions cannot be released due to security concerns and issues. My records show I
previously provided to you a copy of the revised Section IV Execution Procedure -
Revised October 2007 on or about October 2, 2007.
Sincerely,
el Wong
Chief Deputy Attorney eneral I Chief Counsel
Transportation Division
(775) 888-7423
cc: Rex Reed, Nevada Department of Corrections

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CONFIDENTIAL
EXECUTION
MANUAL
PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTING THE DEATH PENALTY
NEVADA STATE PRISON
CONFIDENTIAL
REVISED: February 2004
Section I.
AUTHORITY - NEVADA REVISED STATUTES
NRS 176.345 Proceedings when conviction carries death penalty.

1. When a judgement of death has been pronounced, a certified copy of the judgment of
conviction must be forthwith executed and attested in triplicate by the clerk under the seal of
the court. There must be attached to the triplicate copies a warrant signed by the judge,
attested by the clerk, under the seal of the court, which:
a. Recites the fact of the conviction and judgment;
b. Appoints a week, the first day being Monday and the last day being Sunday, within
which the judgment is to be executed, which must not be less than 60 days nor more than
90 days from the time of judgment; and
c. Directs the sheriff to deliver the prisoner to such authorized person as the director of the
department of prisons designates to receive the prisoner, for execution. The prison must
be designated in the warrant.
2. The original of the triplicate copies of the judgment of conviction and warrant must be filed
in the office of the county clerk, and two of the triplicate copies must be immediately
delivered by the clerk to the sheriff of the county. One of the triplicate copies must be
delivered by the sheriff, with the prisoner, to such authorized person as the director of the
department of prisons designates, and is the warrant and authority of the director for the
imprisonment and execution of the prisoner, as therein provided and commended. The
director shall return his certified copy of the judgment of conviction to the county clerk of the
county in which it was issued. The other triplicate copy id the warrant and authority of the
sheriff to deliver the prisoner to the authorized person designated by the director. The final
triplicate copy must be returned to the county clerk by the sheriff with his proceedings
endorsed thereon.
NRS 176.355 Execution of death penalty: Method; time and place; witnesses.
1. The judgment of death must be inflected by an injection of lethal drug.
2. The director of the department of prisons shall:
a. Execute a sentence of death within the week, the first day being Monday and the last day
being Sunday, that the judgement is to be executed, as designated by the district court.
The director may execute the judgment at any time during that week if a stay of execution
is not entered by a court of appropriate jurisdiction.
b. Select the drug or combination of drugs to be used for the execution after consulting with
the state health officer.
c. Be present at the execution.
d. Notify those members of the immediate family of the victim who have, pursuant to NRS
176.357, requested to be informed of the time, date and place scheduled for the
execution.
e. Invite a competent physician, the county coroner, a psychiatrist and not less than six
reputable citizens over the age of 21 years to be present at the execution. The director
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shall give preference to those eligible members or representatives of the immediate

family of the victim who requested, pursuant to NRS 176.357, to attend the execution.
3. The execution must take place at the state prison.
4. A person who has not been invited by the director may not witness the execution.
NRS 176.357 Request for notification of execution of death penalty; request to attend.
1. If after a conviction for murder a judgment of death has been pronounced, each member of
the immediate family of the victim who is 21 years of age or older may submit a written
request to the director to be informed of the time, date and place scheduled for the execution
of the sentence of death. The request for notification may be accompanied by a written
request to attend or nominate a representative to attend the execution.
2. As used in this section, "immediate family" means persons who are related by blood,
adoption or marriage, within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.
NRS 176.365 Director of department of corrections to make return on death warrant.

After the execution, the director of the department of prisons must make a return upon the death
warrant to the court by which the judgment was rendered, showing the time, place, mode and
manner in which it was executed.
NRS 176.495 New warrant generally.

1. If for any reason a judgement of death has not been executed, and it remains in force, the
court in which the conviction was had must, upon the application of the attorney general or
the district attorney of the county in which the conviction was had, cause another warrant to
be drawn, signed by the judge and attested by the clerk under the seal of the court, and
delivered to the director of the department of prisons.
2. The warrant must state the conviction and judgment and appoint a week, the first day being
Monday and the last day being Sunday, within which the judgement is to be executed. The
first day of that week must be not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days after the date of
the warrant. The director shall execute a sentence of death within the week the judgment is
to be executed, as designated by the district court. The director may execute the judgment at
any time during that week if a stay of execution is not entered by a court of appropriate
jurisdiction.
3. Where sentence was imposed by a district court composed of three judges, the district judge
before whom the confession or plea was made, or his successor in office, shall designate the
week of execution, the first day being Monday and the last day being Sunday, and sign the
warrant.
NRS 454.213 Authority to possess and administer dangerous drug.

9. Any person designated by the head of a correctional institution.
NRS 454.221 Furnishing dangerous drug without prescription prohibited; penalty;

exceptions.
1. A person who furnishes any dangerous drug except upon the prescription of a practitioner is
guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130, unless the
dangerous drug was obtained originally by a legal prescription.
2. The provisions of this section do not apply to the furnishing of any dangerous drug by:
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f. A phannacy in a correctional institution to a person designated by the director of the

department of prisons to administer a lethal injection to a person who has been sentenced
to death.
Exception
In the case of a female person, upon whom has been imposed the judgment of death, such person
shall be delivered to the Warden ofthe Southern Nevada Women's Correctional Facility and
there to be held pending decision upon appeal. Upon exhausting the appeal process, the female
erson sentenced to death shall be delivered to the Warden of the Nevada State Prison a t .
In the event of an eleventh hour commutation of sentence, said
female prisoner shall be returned to the Southern Nevada Women's Correctional Facility, there
to be confined pursuant to such commutation.
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Section II.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY OF EXECUTION
At approximately 10:30 a.m. (all times are approximate and may be adjusted on an "as needed"
basis) on the day of the execution, the assigned sergeant and 11111 observation officers will
report to the condemned man's living unit. They will take with them two complete sets of new
state-issue clothing, which have been searched by the sergeant. They will enter the unit and
proceed to the cell of the condemned inmate. The condemned inmate will not be allowed to
bring with him any personal items. All of the inmate's personal property will be thoroughly
searched by the sergeant, who will also fill out an inventory sheet, which will be counter signed
by the condemned inmate. His personal property will be disposed of in accordance with
departmental procedures. He will then be allowed to eat lunch at approximately -
After being positively identified, the condemned inmate will then be taken to the unit office
where he will be stripped and body searched. He will then put on one set of new clothing,
consisting of a pair of jeans, shirt, socks, undetwear and tennis shoes. The inmate will be placed
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in leg and wrist restraints, and escorted to the last night cell area by the observation
officers. Direct sight coverage will be maintained by the officers of the condemned inmate when
he is moved into the last night cell. The second set of clothing will be stored in the last night cell
area.
Should the inmate have a radio and/or TV set, they will not be allowed to be ~ in the cell
but will be in the outer corridor of the cell. He will then be introduced to the - observation
officers (one of the officers is relief). Following the inmate being placed in the last night cell
area he will again be positively identified by a staff identification officer and the Associate
Warden of Operations.
The inmate will be informed that his dinner will be served at approximately He
will also be asked who his spiritual advisor is and if he desires a visit from him or the
Institutional Chaplain. The Institutional Chaplain will be assigned to the Nevada State Prison the
day before the execution and the day of the execution.
At approximately 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., his dinner will be brou t from the Culinary of the Nevada
State Prison by a sergeant and The dinner will be
personally prepared by and such preparation shall be
witnessed by the Culinary officer. Coffee will be available throughout the night.
Note: In the event that more than one inmate is scheduled for execution on the same day, •
observation officers will be utilized.
Following the completion of dinner, until two hours prior to the time set for execution, the
inmate may receive visits from his spiritual advisor, the Director, and the Warden. The
observation officers will remain in the institution from the start of the observation e~@@fl8 until
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the execution is completed. Any other visitors, except as mentioned above, must be approved by
the Director.
The inmate will be allowed to send out last letters to the news media and his family. Requests
other then those above must be processed through the Nevada State Prison Warden for his
approval.
At no time will the condemned inmate be out of visual observation of the observation officers.
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Section III.
LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (MAY VARY)
l. Portable stretcher, equipped with restraining straps, one blanket and one pillow.
2. Cardiac monitor. **
3. One stop watch, one stethoscope, one pair surgical shears, and one pocket flashlight.
4. Two medium straight hemostats.
5. Two tourniquets, adhesive tape, both narrow and wide, one roll of gauze, several gauze pads,
alcohol, sponges, and tongue depressor.
6. Two intravenous flasks (500 ml each) containing normal saline.
7. Three 10 ml syringes containing the necessary amount of Pavulon, clearly marked.
8. Three 140 ml syringes containing the necessary amount of Sodium Thiopental, clearly
marked.
9. Three 140 ml syringes containing the necessary amount of Potassium Chloride, clearly
marked.
10. Six 30 cc vials of Sodium Chloride for Diluent, (for mixing drugs).
11. Two 18-gauge intercath needles, 1 %" long.
12. Two standard fluid administration tubing sets with "Y" injection site.
13. Two extension sets.
14. Two 60 cc syringes (for mixing drugs).
15. Two 3 cc syringes with 21 gauge, 1 Yi" needles attached.
16. Two injection needles, 20 gauge 2".
17. One 18 gauge I Yi" needles (mixing medication).
18. Sterile cut-down tray if necessary.
19. Four syringes containing 10 mg. of Valium each.
20. Blood spill kit.
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Note: In the event of two or more inmates being scheduled for execution on the same day, the
above listed items will be provided for each inmate, with the exception of those indicated by **
which will require only one.
Drugs of Choice
The lethal substances and amounts to be used in the execution are:
1. Sodium Thiopental 5 grams.

2. Pavulon 20 milligrams.
3. Potassium Chloride 160 milliequivalents.
Personal differences exist. At times dosages have to be increased for certain individuals,
although the above doses are lethal for most individuals. It will be the responsibility of the
physician, working in conjunction with the staff pharmacist, to ensure that the above is sufficient
to cause death.
NOTE: In the event of two or more inmates being scheduled for execution on the same day, the
above listed items will be provided for each inmate.
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Section IV.
EXECUTION PROCEDURE
The condemned inmate shall be pre-medicated with a sedative approximately four hours and one
hour before the Execution is scheduled to occur. This sedative pre-medication is mandatory.
Medical services personnel will administer the sedative pre-medication orally. This sedative pre-
medication is intended to provide a calming affect and shall not cause any lack of cognitive
ability, incoherency or incompetence. A physician will determine the appropriate sedative and
dosage.
A five-member security team will relieve the observation commander and the three observation
officers approximately one hour prior to the time of Execution.
The window shades of the Execution Chamber shall be raised prior to the condemned inmate
entering the Execution Chamber. Prior to the time of Execution, the condemned inmate will be
escorted into the Execution Chamber by one supervisor and three officers. The condemned
inmate will be placed on the table and the restraints will be secured. The window shades inside
the Execution Chamber will remain raised during the Execution procedure.
Appropriate medical services personnel will perform the actual venipuncture. Venipuncture will
occur into the veins of both arms. Once the venipunctures are completed, the needles will be
taped securely into place and will be checked for patency. If the venipuncturist is unable to find
an adequate vein in an arm, the venipuncture will occur into the vein of a leg. Once the
venipunctures are completed, a stethoscope (if necessary) and cardiac monitor will be attached
by the security team commander and checked to ensure they are functioning correctly. The
medical services personnel will then leave the Execution Chamber.
A normal saline solution will then be infused at a slow rate in order to keep the system clear.
Three syringes - one each containing the appropriate doses of Sodium Thiopental, Pavulon and
Potassium Chloride - constituting one set will be available. Three sets will be available.
The lethal injections shall be administered individually by syringe into a "Y" injection site of the
intravenous tubing. The order of injection shall be first - Sodium Thiopental, second - Pavulon,
and third- Potassium Chloride. At the order of the Director to proceed, the lethal injections will
be administered at a rapid rate. Once started, the lethal injections will continue until all three
syringes of two sets are administered and emptied. The first syringe of the first set and the first
syringe of the second set will be administered simultaneously. The second syringe of both sets
will be administered simultaneously. The third syringe of both sets will be administered
simultaneously.
Once the lethal injections have been administered, the attending physician or designee and
coroner shall then determine whether it was sufficient to cause death. If the previous lethal
injections are determined to be insufficient to cause death, the third set oflethal injections shall
be administered.
Once the death pronouncement has been made, all witnesses, observers and media personnel will
be escorted from the Execution Chamber viewing area. All unused lethal injection solutions
shall be handled in a most careful manner and returned to the Pharmacy to be inventoried and
disposed of appropriately. The disposition of all solutions will be recorded including how much
was used and how much was discarded.
NOTE: A physician may examine the condemned inmate prior to the scheduled Execution to
determine if it might be necessary to utilize a vein in the leg for the venipuncture, or if there is an
indication that a cut-down may be necessary.
Revised October 2007.
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Section V.
WITNESS PROCEDURE
Nevada law requires there be at least six, but no more than nine, witnesses to attend an
execution. The Director must approve all witnesses and/or other persons to be present.
NOTE: Instead of being on-call, a deputy from the Attorney General's office will be present at
Nevada State Prison from 8:00 p.m. until the execution is over.
The witnesses will arrive at the institution approximately one hour prior to the execution and be
escorted to the Visiting Room. Each witness will be given an l.D. card.
Approximately 25 minutes before the scheduled execution time the Associate Warden of
Programs will escort the witnesses to the execution chamber via the Unit 3 (Cellhouse) entrance.
When the escort reaches the bottom of the stairs, the witness group will proceed into Unit 3 and
up the stairs and into the witness room. The witnesses will not be allowed to take any cameras,
recording devices, or any personal items into the witness area.
None of the personnel involved in the execution will be in sight, and all blinds to the chamber
will be closed. When all witnesses are in the witness area, the A WO will notify the PIO in the
Courthouse. The PIO will then escort the media witnesses to the witness area utilizing the same
route used by the A WP. The 217 door leading to the witness room will be closed but it is not
necessary to lock it. The shades will then be raised and the inmate will be escorted into the
chamber and secured on the table. Th.@ skad@s will th@D e@ 8¥8:1'.Vft.
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0n001:tti8R. The spiritual advisor will be allowed to witness the execution from the west
execution chamber window. When the physician and coroner have declared the inmate dead, the
shades will be drawn.
The media witnesses will then be escorted out of the chamber area and out of the institution. The
official witnesses will then complete the affidavits provided by the A WP. Following completion
of these affidavits, the A WP will escort the witnesses out of the institution.
NOTE: In the event two or more inmates are scheduled for execution on the same day, the
witnesses will be escorted to the Visiting Room between executions and will be executed back to
the execution chamber prior to the second execution following the same procedure listed above.
Members of the media will be allowed to exit NSP to the area outside the fence between
executions if they wish to do so. They will then be escorted back to the execution chamber area
by the PIO as outlined above.
The Associate Warden of Operations will be provided with a body receipt in triplicate that will
be completed when the mortician accepts delivery of the body.
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The death certificate will be completed by the attending physician and the coroner will also
complete his/her section of the death certificate. It shall be the Associate Warden of Operations'
responsibility to ensure these documents are completed and accurate.
Following the completion of all required forms, the body will be released to the mortician. After
the body has been loaded into the call car, the call car will exit through the maintenance gate.
After a security inspection is completed the vehicle will exit NSP property.
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Section VI.
EXTRA DUTY STATIO NS AND SECURITY PLAN FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE
DEATH PENALTY
The following plan of action has been designated to provide for complete security coverage of
the Nevada State Prison during an execution of the death penalty.
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Section VII.
INTERNAL CONTROL PLAN
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Section VIIl.
POST-EXECUTION PROCEDURE
hnmediately following the execution of the death penalty, the body shall be removed and
turned over to the attending mortician, following the procedures for the death of an inmate.
NOTE: In the event two or more executions are scheduled for the same day, a separate
vehicle as outlined above will be required for each inmate.
All disposable equipment, including needles, tubing, etc., will be turned over to the prison
pharmacist for proper disposal within one working day. If unavailable, then they will be
secured in the NSP pharmacy until the next business day.
Unopened solutions or drugs will be turned over to the prison pharmacist for proper handling
within one working day. If unavailable, then they will be secured in the NSP pharmacy until
the next business day.
The disposition of all solutions is to be recorded, as to the amount used and the amount
discarded. The number of solutions that were utilized will be recorded by volume, and those
that were turned over to the pharmacist, will also be recorded by number and volume.
The security team will have the responsibility of cleaning the execution chamber.
All staff directly involved in the execution will meet in the Courthouse with the designated
clergy members, at which time, a debriefing will be conducted as well as psych counseling
will be provided.
It shall be the responsibility of the Associate Warden of Operations to release all of the
officers on overtime status and the decision will be based on the situation, as he/she perceives
it.
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Section IX.
COMMUTATION OR STA Y OF EXECUTION
It must be understood that once infusion of the lethal injection has begun that the execution
cannot be stopped.
In the event of an eleventh hour stay of execution, all preparations will cease and the Director
will be immediately notified by the Warden.
If the condemned inmate has already been taken to the execution chamber, he/she shall be
returned to the last night cell and all personnel shall remain on duty until released by the
Associate Warden of Operations.
The on-call Deputy Attorney General, if not present at the institution, shall be notified of the
situation as soon as possible. The availability of the on-call Deputy Attorney General shall
be coordinated by the A WP at NSP and the Chief Deputy of the Criminal Division of the
Attorney General's office.
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Section X.
SAMPLE OF FORMS USED DURING THE EXECUTION PROCESS
A. Execution Checklist
B. Execution Position Assignments

C. Affidavit
D. I.D. Department Identification Form
E. Letters of Agreement - Medical Services
F. Telephone Logs
G. Radio communications Assignment Memo [redacted]
H. Report and Schedule of Execution, Exhibit "A" (Time Keeper Checklist)
L Maps - Nevada State Prison

Execution Chamber
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Prison Commluloners BRIAN SANDOVAL
Gowrnor
BRIAN SANDOVAL
Governor ~?(l'OFCO~~ JAMES G. COX
~~~ P.O. Box 7011, Carson City, NV 89702

IERINlt CORTEZ M'.ASTO Director
Attorney General
ROBS MILLER
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Northern Administration
Brian Connett
Secretary of State Public lriformatton
Phone: (775) 887-3216 ·Fax: (775) 887·3138 Offtcu
Southern Administration
3955 w. Russen Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: (702) 488-9938 - Fax: (702) 486-9971
March 18, 2015
Ms. Rene L. Valladares

Mr. Michael Pescetta
411 E. Bonneville Avenue, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Ms. Valladares/Mr. Pescetta:
The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) received the request for records you sent to us
in your letter which was faxed to us on August 26, 2014; we received a duplicate copy (of the
faxed letter) via United States Postal Service letter on September 2, 2014; and we received your
follow up letter on October 1, 2014 which was sent via United States Postal Service.
As pertains to your request, the following is submitted:
1. You requested:
A copy of any current "Confidential Execution Manual," and/or other protocols and procedures
for carrying out executions in Nevada in the manner set forth in NRS 176.355.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that the current "Confidential Execution
Manual" and/or other protocols and procedures for carrying out executions in Nevada in the
manner set forth in NRS 176.355 are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209.131.
2. You requested:
Copies of any drafts or proposals for a new "Confidential Execution Manual," and/or other
protocols and procedures for carrying out executions in Nevada in the manner set forth in NRS
176.355.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that copies of any drafts or proposals for a
new "Confidential Execution Manual" and/or other protocols and procedures for carrying out
executions in Nevada in the manner set forth in NRS 176.355 are confidential and not
releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
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3. You requested:
Copies of any superseded "Confidential Execution Manuals," and/or other protocols and
procedures for carrying out executions in Nevada in the manner set forth in NRS 176.355.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that copies of any superseded
"Confidential Execution Manual" and/or other protocols and procedures for carrying out
executions in Nevada in the manner set forth in NRS 176.355 are confidential and not
releaseable per NRS 209.131.
4. You requested:
Documents concerning any procedure for a lethal injection execution in the manner set forth in
NRS 176.355 not specified in any current or superseded version of the Confidential Execution
Manual.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that documents concerning any procedure
for a lethal injection execution in the manner set forth in NRS 176.355 not specified in any
current or superseded version of the Confidential Execution Manual are confidential and not
5. You requested:
Copies of all logs created or maintained documenting the process of preparing for all executions
since 1977, including executions that were prepared for but not carried out.
Response:
It has been determined that the Department does not have documents that are responsive to this
request.
6. You requested:
Documents concerning procedures for amending the Confidential Execution Manual and/or other
protocols and procedures for carrying out executions in Nevada in the manner set forth in NRS
176.355.
Response:
The Department has determined that it does not have documents that are responsive to this
request.
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7. You requested:
Documents concerning all communications between the Department of Corrections or its

director and the State Health Officer pursuant to NRS 176.355(b).
Response:
The Department has determined that documents exist that may be partially responsive to this
request These documents are attached as exhibit number 7a and 7b.
8. You requested:
Documents concerning the identity, procurement, storage, handling, and replacement of any
drug(s) obtained for lethal injection executions, including without limitation documentation of
any purchases made or attempted; all correspondence with actual or prospective suppliers; all
current stocks with the quantity, the purchase dates, manufacturers, suppliers, batch numbers and
expiration dates; and all documents establishing that the execution drugs were obtained in
compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
Response:
request. These documents are attached as exhibit number 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, and 8e.
9. You requested:
Documents concerning calculations of dosages and m1xmg of drugs for lethal injection
executions.
Response:
The Department has determined that documents exist that may be responsive to this request.
These documents are attached as exhibit number 9a and 9b.
10. You requested:
Documents concerning the identity, manufacturers, suppliers, procurement, storage, handling,

and replacement of drugs obtained for pre-medication of condemned inmates.
Response:
request.
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11. You requested:
Documents concerning calculations of dosages and mixing of drugs for pre~medication of

condenmed inmates.
Response:
request.
12. You requested:
Documents concerning the procurement, storage, handling, testing, and replacement of other
equipment and materials used in lethal injection executions, including without limitation those
items identified in Section III of the Confidential Execution Manuals bearing the revision dates ,
February 2004 and October 2007.
Response:
request.
13. You requested:
Documents concerning procedures for siting an IV catheter in a condemned inmate at a lethal

injection execution.
Response:
request.
14. You requested:
Documents concerning contingency plans and practices to be used in the event that difficulties
are encountered in a lethal injection execution.
Response:
request.
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15. You requested:
Documents concerning contingency plans, equipment and to be used to revive an

inmate in the event of last-minute stay of execution the administration of the lethal drug(s)
has commenced.
Response:
request.
16. You requested:
Documents concerning rehearsals or practice sessions for lethal injection executions.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that documents concerning rehearsals or
practice sessions for lethal injection executions are confidential and not releaseable per NRS
209.131.
17. You requested:
Documents concerning the layout of the execution chamber and surrounding areas, including
without limitation the placement of execution team members during the lethal injection
procedure, placement of the IV lines, and the placement of other equipment.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that documents concerning the placement
of execution team members during the lethal injection procedure, placement of the IV lines, and
the placement of other equipment are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209.131. A
diagram depicting the layout of the execution chamber and surrounding areas is attached as
exhibit number _17a .
18. You requested:
Documents concerning the identity, qualifications, selection, retention, training, disciplinary

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of the "[m]edical services
personnel" involved in the lethal injection execution procedure, including without limitation
those persons charged with administering any pre-medication to the condemned inmate,
performing venipuncture(s), and monitoring the patency of the intravenous lines.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that documents concerning the identity,
qualifications, selection, retention, training, disciplinary history, and history of malpractice or
professional complaints of the "[m ]edical services personnel" involved in the lethal injection
execution procedure, including without limitation those persons charged with administering any
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pre-medication to the condemned imnate, performing venipuncture( s), and monitoring the
patency of the intravenous lines are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
19. You requested:
Documents concerning the identity, qualifications, selection, retention, trammg, disciplinary

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any security team personnel
involved in the lethal injection execution procedure, including without limitation those persons
charged with attaching stethoscopes and cardiac monitors and ensuring their correct functioning.
Response:
professional complaints of any security team personnel involved in the lethal injection execution
procedure, including without limitation those persons charged with attaching stethoscopes and
cardiac monitors and ensuring their correct functioning are confidential and not releaseable per
NRS 209.131.
20. You requested:
Documents concerning the identity, qualifications, selection, retention, trammg, disciplinary

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any physician involved in the
lethal injection execution procedure, including without limitation those persons charged with
examining the condemned inmate prior to execution, determining the correct dosage of any pre-
medication administered to the condemned inmate, determining the dosages of the lethal drug(s)
intended to cause death, determining whether the initial infusion of the lethal drugs was
sufficient to cause death, and determining whether a second dose of the lethal drugs is necessary.
Response:
professional complaints of any physician involved in the lethal injection execution procedure,
including without limitation those persons charged with examining the condemned inmate prior
to execution, determining the correct dosage of any pre-medication administered to the
condemned inmate, determining the dosages of the lethal drug(s) intended to cause death,
determining whether the initial infusion of the lethal drugs was sufficient to cause death, and
determining whether a second dose of the lethal drugs is necessary are confidential and not
21. You requested:

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any pharmacist involved in the
lethal injection execution procedure, including without limitation those persons charged with
ensuring the availability of the lethal drug(s) prior to the execution; assisting in the determination
of the dosages of the lethal drug(s) intended to cause death; and with handling the equipment and
lethal drugs following a completed execution.
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Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that documents concerning the menm:v
professional complaints of any pharmacist involved in the lethal injection execution procedure,
including without limitation those persons charged with ensuring the availability of the lethal
drug(s) prior to the execution; assisting in the determination of the dosages of the lethal drug(s)
intended to cause death; and with handling the equipment and lethal drugs following a completed
execution are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
22. You requested:

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any coroner involved in the
lethal injection execution procedure.
Response:
professional complaints of any coroner involved in the lethal injection execution procedure are
confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
23. You requested:

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any registered nurse involved in
the lethal injection execution procedure.
Response:
professional complaints of any registered nurse involved in the lethal injection execution
procedure are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
24. You requested:

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any "designee" involved in the
lethal injection execution procedure, including without limitation any persons charged with
assisting the coroner in determining whether the lethal drug(s) administered to the condemned
inmate were sufficient to cause death and to determine whether additional lethal drug(s) shall be
administered.
Response:
professional complaints of any "designee" involved in the lethal injection execution procedure,
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including without limitation with the coroner in determining
whether the lethal drug(s) administered to the condenmed inmate were sufficient to cause death
and to determine whether additional lethal drug(s) shall be administered are confidential and not
releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
25. You requested:

history, and history of malpractice or professional complaints of any other persons involved in
the lethal injection execution procedure, including without limitation those persons charged with
conducting a medical file review of the condenmed inmate; administering, and/or causing to be
administered, lethal drugs used in the lethal injection execution procedure; those persons charged
with administering, or causing to be administered, the saline used prior to the administration of
the lethal drugs; and those persons charged with determining the efficacy of the drug(s)
administered during the lethal injection procedure.
Response:
professional complaints of any other persons involved in the lethal injection execution
procedure, including without limitation those persons charged with conducting a medical file
review of the condenmed inmate; administering, and/or causing to be administered, lethal drugs
used in the lethal injection execution procedure; those persons charged with administering, or
causing to be administered, the saline used prior to the administration of the lethal drugs; and
those persons charged with determining the efficacy of the drug(s) administered during the lethal
injection procedure are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
26. You requested:
Documents concerning the standards or criteria underlying any decision to appoint a designee in
place of the attending physician for the purpose of assisting the coroner in determining whether
the lethal drug(s) administered to the condenmed inmate were sufficient to cause death and to
determine whether additional lethal drug(s) shall be administered.
Response:
Upon consulting with Counsel, it has been determined that documents concerning the standards
or criteria underlying any decision to appoint a designee in place of the attending physician for
the purpose of assisting the coroner in determining whether the lethal drug(s) administered to the
condenmed inmate were sufficient to cause death and to determine whether additional lethal
drug(s) shall be administered are confidential and not releaseable per NRS 209 .131.
27. You requested:
Documents concerning the standards or criteria underlying any decision to vary the dosages of
the lethal drug(s), as set forth in Section III of the Confidential Execution Manual bearing the
revision date October 2007.
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Response:
The Department determined that documents exist that may be partially responsive to this
request These documents are attached as exhibit number 27a and 27b.
28. You requested:
Documents concerning communications between the Nevada Department of Corrections and the
state health officer and/or the Nevada State Health Division of the Nevada Department of Health
and Human Services.
Response:
request. These documents are attached as exhibit number 28a and 28b.
29. You requested:
Any reports or other documents concerning the Nevada State Prison's compliance or non-
compliance with applicable codes, including without limitation those documents concerning the
reported statement of State Public Works Board Manager Gustavo Nunez that it would cost
$29.9 million to bring the NSP up to modem code standards.
Response:
The Department has determined that documents do exist that may be responsive to this request.
The documents are attached as exhibit number 29a and 29b.
30. You requested:
Any reports or other documents regarding the compliance or non-compliance of the execution
chamber at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Response:
It has been determined that the Department of Corrections is not the custodian for reports or
other documents regarding the compliance or non-compliance of the execution chamber at the
Nevada State Prison in Carson City with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
31. You requested:
Any reports or other documents regarding the feasibility of conducting lawful executions at the
Nevada State Prison in Carson City.
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Response:
request.
32. You requested:
Documents concerning the maintenance, inspection and repairs of the pharmacy, execution
chamber, and surrounding areas at the Nevada State Prison from January 2007 to the present.
Response:
As pertains to the request for the maintenance, inspection and repairs of the pharmacy at the
Nevada State Prison from January 2007 to the present. There is no pharmacy at NSP. The
Department has determined that it does not have documents that are responsive to this request.
As pertains to the request for the maintenance, inspection and repairs of the execution chamber
and surrounding areas at the Nevada State Prison from January 2007 to the present. There are no
records or logs regarding the maintenance, inspection, and repair of the execution chamber and
surrounding areas.
33. You requested:
Documents concerning the Federal Drug Administration approved manufacturer(s) and other
suppliers of the lethal injection drugs that will be used or may be used in any upcoming
executions.
Response:
request.
34. You requested:
The lot numbers of any lethal injection drugs that will or may be used in any upcoming
executions.
Response:
The documents are attached as exhibit number 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, 34e, and 34f.
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35. You reguested:
The National Drug Code of any lethal injection drugs that will or may be used in any upcoming
executions.
Response:
36. You reguested:
The expiration dates of any lethal injection drugs that will or may be used in any upcoming
executions.
Response:
37. You reguested:
Documentation indicating that those who will handle controlled substances have the appropriate
Drug Enforcement Agency authorization to do so.
Response:
The documents are attached as exhibit number 37.
38. You requested:
Documentation indicating that those who will be responsible for inserting any IVs are qualified
to do so.
Response:
request.
39. You requested:
Documents from January 1985 to the present concerning communications between the Nevada
Department of Corrections and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning
executions or lethal injections.
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Response:
This request is extremely broad and we need clarification as to whether the request is for
communications between NDOC and the "state" or the "federal" Department of Health and
Human Services. Current search of Departmental records indicate that we have no records that
are responsive to this request.
40. You requested:
Documents concerning any communication with any consultant, whether an individual

corporations, or governmental or non-governmental organization, outside the Nevada
Department of Corrections, who has provided consultation assistance, advice or guidance on
matters relating to the process of lethal injection, the drugs to be used, the creation of an
execution manual, or any other aspect of the execution process.
Response:
41. You requested:
Documents concerning any agreement, however described, entered into by or on behalf of the
Nevada Department of Corrections with any individual, corporation, or governmental or non-
governmental organization, outside the Nevada Department of Corrections, for providing
services of any sort in the process of carrying out an execution.
Response:
request.
Public Information Officer

Nevada Department of Corrections
1 Attachment - Exhibits
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Exhibits
7a- Email dated 1114/2015 between Tracey Green and Director Cox
7b Email dated 1/15/2015 between Tracey Green and Director Cox
8a- Letter from Michael Logerto, dated July 29, 2014
Sb- Email from Joe Bonaccorsi, dated 5/14/12
8c Email from Linda Fox, dated 5/11112
8d- Email from Michael Ganbarg, dated 5/10/12
8e Drug spreadsheet, undated
9a - Email from Robert Bannister, dated 8/3/10
9b Letter from Warden M. Budge, dated February 20, 2004
17a - Floor plan, undated
27b Email dated 1115/2015 between Tracey Green and Director Cox
28b Email dated 1115/2015 between Tracey Green and Director Cox
29a-Email from Mike C. Rife, dated 1/15/15
29b Email from Greg Cox, dated 12/11114
30a- Email from Mike C. Rife, dated 1/15/15
30b- Email from Greg Cox, dated 12111114
34a Drug spreadsheet, undated
34b- Invoice 9641984, dated 1131/14
34c- Invoice 424866, dated 10/27/14
34d Invoice 9643109, dated 1131114
34e Invoice 424863, dated 10/27/14
34f- Invoice 9642000, dated 1131/14
37 - Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, dated 09-17-2013
40a Letter from James G. Cox, dated October 18, 2012
40b - Letter from James G. Cox, dated June 15, 2012
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EXHIBIT 7
EXHIBIT 7
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Greg Cox-RE: OP EM-104-LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 11-17-14
for Dr. Green
From: Tracey Green

To: Greg Cox ~~"·Vh\Lu,'-'V'-'·
Date: 1/14/2015 .10 AM
Subject: RE: OP EM-104 -LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 11-17-14 for Dr.
Green
CC: Cynthia Keller <ckeller@doc.nv.gov>
I have reviewed the document.
As we have discussed you will clarify the dosages and then I will re-review
Thank you
Tracey Green MD
Chief Medical Officer
DPBH
From: Greg Cox [mailto:gcox@doc.nv.gov]

Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 8:39 AM
To: Tracey Green
Cc: Cynthia Keller
Subject: Fwd: OP EM-104 - LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 11-17-14 for Dr. Green
FYI
James "Greg" Cox, Director

Nevada Dept. of Corrections
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Las Vegas, NV 89118
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Keller wrote:
Here is the OP with highlights on the drugs.
Cyvtthicv /vf. KeA.le¥,

Executive Assistant to Director James Cox,
NV Department of Corrections
3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118,2316
phone 702-486-9912
ckeller(G),doc.nv .gov ww'-v.doc. nv.gov
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Greg Cox - RE: (6)0P EM-104 - LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1-14-15
From: Tracey <tgreen@health.nv.gov>

To: Greg Cox <gcox@doc.nv.gov>
Date: 1/15/2015 1:16 PM
Subject: RE: (6)0P EM-104 - LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1-14-15
Looks good
In top list is it really 24 syringes for Midazolam and hydromorphone

Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 3:36 PM
To: Tracey Green
Subject: Fwd: (6)0P EM-104 - LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1-14-15
Please Review

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-486-9910
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> > > On 1/14/2015 at 2:33 PM in message < 54B68CB2.C69A.OOFE.O@doc.nv.gov>,Cynthia Keller wrote:
Attached is the updated OP EM-104.
CyVli:hUv fv1. Kille-v,

Executive Assistant to Director James "Greg" Cox,
3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118-2316
phone 702-486-9912
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EXHIBIT 8
EXHIBIT 8
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Received Las Vegas
AUG 05 "JD/I(
Directors Office
SAGE NTT"
July 29, 2014
State of Nevada
Nevada Department of Corrections
Attn: James "Greg" Cox
5500 Snyder Avenue
P.O. Box 7011
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Dear Director Cox,
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. sources, manufactures, markets and sells throughout the United States a
wide range of drug products. Sagent is aware that some of the drug products it sells, including Propofol,
Midazolam, Vecuronium Bromide and various other drugs might be used by your department in
connection with capital punishment activities, including lethal injection.
All of Sagent's products, like all drug products approved for distribution in the United States by the FDA,
are to be used only according to each products' approved indications. Sagent does not approve any
"off-label" use of its drug products, and specifically objects to any use of its drug products in connection
with any capital punishment activities, including lethal injection, by your department or by any
governmental entity.
Therefore, any procurement or use by your department of any Sagent drug product in connection with
any capital punishment activity, including lethal injection, or any other use not approved by the FDA and
indicated on the product's label, is prohibited.
To the extent any Sagent product is of a type that may be used in connection with any capital
punishment activity but is required by your department for the treatment of patients in accordance with
such product's approved indications, we would make such product available only with your
department's assurances that the product would not be used for any capital punishment activity.
We are available to discuss this matter further to ensure that none of Sagent's products are used by
your department in connection with capital punishment activities. Please contact me at
mlogerfo@saqentpharma.com or by telephone at 847-908-1608 as necessary at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
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Linda Fox - RE: Nevada Dept of Corrections
From: Joe Bonaccorsi <;joe.bonaccorsi@akom.com>

To: "lfox@doc.nv.gov"
Date: 5/14/2012 2:48 PM
Subject: RE: Nevada Dept of Corrections
CC: Kurt Schwarz <kurt.schwarz@akom.com>, Brett Novak <brettnovak@akom.com>
Ms. Fox,
We received and reviewed your request and appeal. We stand by our decision and obligation to not sell
Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium injection, USP) to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Joe Bonaccorsi
Joseph Bonaccorsi
General Counsel
AKORN PHARMACEUTICALS
Sterile Ophthalmic and Injectable Pharmaceuticals
1925 West Field Court, Suite 300 I Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847.279.6104 I 800.932.5676 x6104 I Fax: 866.468.0750
joe.bonaccorsi@akorn.com I akorn.com I theratears.com
ADVANCING THE NEW VISION
----- Forwarded message -----

From: "Linda Fox" <lfox@doc.nv.gov>
To: "Kurt Schwarz" <kurt.schwarz@akom.com>
Cc: "Greg Cox" <gcox@doc.nv.gov>
Subject: Nevada Dept of Corrections
Date: Fri, May 11, 2012 12:42 pm
·The State of Nevada would like to appeal the decision to not provide us with Nembutal. Please note that in our state, the purchase and
use of prescription medication, including controlled substances is lawful.
Thank you for your consideration.
Linda S. Fox
Pharmacy Director
lfox@doc.nv.gov
702-486-9981
FAX 486-9982
Casa Grande Transitional Housing
3955 W. Russell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89118
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From: Linda Fox

To: kurt.schwarz@akorn.com
Date: 5/11/201211:10AM
Subject: Nevada Dept of Corrections
The State of Nevada would like to appeal the decision to not provide us with Nembutal. Please note that
in our the purchase and use of prescription medication, including controlled substance/sfor
executions is lawful.
Thank you for your consideration.
,,
Linda S. Fox
Pharmacy Director
lfox@doc.nv.gov
702-486-9981
FAX 486-9982
Casa Grande Transitional Housing
3955 W. Russell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89118
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Linda Fox - Nembutal Appeal Process
From: Michael
To: "lfox@doc.nv.gov" <Itox1:tUcloc
Date: 1:17 PM
Subject: Nembutal Appeal Process
Linda-
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. Unfortunately you have not been approved to receive Nembutal
because you plan to use Nembutal for executions and we will not process the Drop Ship Order we have received on your
behalf from Cardinal Health.
If you wish to appeal this decision, you may email your reasons for the appeal to our Director of Inside Sales and
Customer Service, Kurt Schwarz. Kurt's direct email address is kurt.schwarz@akorn.com
Thank you again for your time.
Michael
Michael Ganbarg
Customer Service Representative
AKORN PHARMACEUTICALS
Sterile Ophthalmic and Injectable Pharmaceuticals
1925 West Field Court, Suite 300 I Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847.353.4986 I 800.932.5676 x4986 I Fax: 800.943.3694 michael.ganbarg@akorn.com I akorn.com I theratears.com
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DRUG MFG NATIONAL LOT QTY
DRUG CODE
midazolam Cara co 57664-634-45 10x10ml
midazolam Sa gent 25021-661-10 10x10ml
hydromorphone Akorn 17478-540-50 Jan-2015
hydromorphone Akorn 17478-540-50 Sept-2015
hydromorphone 17478-540-50 71424 July-2016
hydromorphone 17478-540-50 11303 Jan-2015
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EXHIBIT 9
EXHIBIT 9
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Gregory Smith - Re: Chemicals for execution
From: Robert Bannister

To: Gregory Smith
Date: 8/3/2010 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: Chemicals for execution
Greg,
I believe the order is wrong as listed.
1. The first medication given ls the barbiturate (Sodium Thiopental)to Induce sleep. It is provide as 500 mg
(1/2 gram) or 1000 mg. (one gram). Either of these is mixed in 20 ml. or sterile water.
2. The second medication is the muscle relaxant pancuronium bromide {also call be the old brand name
Pavulon) to prevent movement. It comes as either 1 mg/ml, or 2 mg/ml.
3. The third medication Is KCL (potassium chloride). It is usually packaged as 20 or 40 meq in 15 ml of sterile
water.
The proper order should be:
1. 3 grams of Sodium Pentothal

2. 50 milligrams (mg) of Pancuronlum bromide (Pavulon)
3. 240 milliequivalents (mEq) of KCL (potassium chloride
These units (grams, milligrams, milllequivalents) used above refer to the weight (actual amount) of the
medication, and are more accurate and applicable than using the volume of fluid (ml, or milliliters).
When the amount (by weight) of the medications listed above, are mixed with the sterile water for injection as
directed, the volume of the sterile water may vary, but the actual amount of the medication will be correct.
>>>Gregory Smith 8/3/2010 10:47 AM>>>

While going through the execution manual I discovered a discrepancy. One page (that I believe is from the old
manual) states that the chemicals and amounts are as follows;
1. 10ml Pavulon
2. 140ml Sodium Thiopental
3. 140 Potassium Chloride
What I believe to be the new chemicals and amounts (Kentucky model) are as follows;
1. SOmg Pancuronium Bromide

2. 3 grams Sodium Thiopental
3. 240 meq Potassium Chloride
I have a call in to the Medical Director of Kentucky to confirm (was sworn to shed theirs when I was done). Is
this second set of chemicals lethal? Thanks, Greg S.
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STATE OF NEVADA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. D'Amico, DATE: February 20, 2004

Director of Medical
FROM: M. Budge, Warden

Nevada State Prison
SUBJECT: Required· Drugs for Purchasing
We need to have the following drugs ordered for the event to be held on March 5, 2004:
1. Sodium Thiopental (5 grams)

2. Pavulon (20 milligrams)
3. Potassium Chloride (160 milliequivalents)
The individual requiring these drugs is inmate Daryl Mack #44532, however, his event
may be postponed.
Also, scheduled for M8rch 15th is inmate Lawrence Colwell #47271. Therefore, we will
need to double the required drugs requested.
Thank you for your help regarding this matter.
MB/vss
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EXHIBIT 27
EXHIBIT 27
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for Dr. Green
From:
To:
Date: 1114/2015 10 AM
Subject: RE: OP EM-104 - LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 11-17-14 for Dr.
Green
As we have discussed you will clarify the and then I will re-review
Thank you
Tracey Green MD
DPBH

To: Tracey Green
Cc: Cynthia Keller
FYI

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-486-9910
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may be unlawful.
> > > On 12/8/2014 at 1:48 PM, in message < 54B62AEE.C69A.OOFE.O@doc.nv.gov>, Greg Cox wrote:
Consultation.
James "Greg" Cox, Direcfor

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-486-9910
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>>>On 12/8/2014 at 1:23 PM, in message <5485AA57.C69A.OOFE.O@idoc.nv.gov>, Cynthia
Keller wrote:
CyvithU:v lvt. KelleY,

Executive Assistant to Director James 'Greg' Cox,
3955 W. Russell Rd.
phone 702-486-9912
eke! ler@doc.nv.gov W\VW.doc .nv.gov
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Greg Cox-RE: (6)0P EM-104- LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1-14-15
From: Tracey Green <t~zre1enram.ea1

To: Greg Cox
Date: 1115/2015 I: 16
Subject: RE: (6)0P EM-104 - LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1-14-15
Looks good

To: Tracey Green
Please Review

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NY 89118
702-486-9910
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> > > On 1/14/2015 at 2:33 PM, in message < 54B68CB2.C69A.OOFE.O@doc.nv.gov>, Cynthia Keller wrote:
Cy vrthicv lv1. Kille-v,

Executive Assistant to Director James 'Greg' Cox,
3955 W. Russell Rd.
las Vegas, NV 89118-2316
phone 702-486-9912
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for Dr. Green
From:
To:
Date: 1114/2015 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: OP EM-104 - LIST OF ,,,,,n·.,, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 11-17-14 for Dr.
Green
As we have discussed you will clarify the and then I will re-review
Thank you
Tracey Green MD
DPBH

To: Tracey Green
Cc: Cynthia Keller
FYI

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-486-9910
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> > > On 12/8/2014 at 1:48 PM, in Greg Cox wrote:
Consultation.
James "Greg" Cox, Direcfor

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-486-9910
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>>>On 12/8/2014 at 1:23 PM, in message <5485AA57.C69A.OOFE.O@doc.nv.gov>, Cynthia
Keller wrote:
Cy vithlcv lv1. Kelle,,v,

Executive Assistant to Director Jam es "Greg' Cox,
3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118,2316
phone 702,486,9912
ckeller@doc.nv.gov WW\V.doc.nv.gov
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Greg Cox-RE: (6)0P EM-104-LIST OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1-14-15
From: Tracey Green <t~~re,enccun.ea1

To: Greg Cox <gc.ox(,aJ,d1Jc
Date: 1115/2015 1:16
Subject: RE: (6)0P EM-104 - LIST OF AND MA TERlALS 1-14-15
Looks good

To: Tracey Green
Please Review

3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-486-9910
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may be unlawful.
> > > On 1/14/2015 at 2:33 PM, in message < 54868CB2.C69A.OOFE.O@doc.nv.gov>, Cynthia Keller wrote:
Cyvtthicv lv1. Kelltw,

Executive Assistant to Director James "Greg" Cox,
3955 W. Russell Rd.
phone 702-486-9912
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DRUG MFG NATIONAL LOT EXPIRATION QTY
DRUG CODE NUMBER DATE
midazolam Cara co 57664-634-45 MS303 May-2015 10x10ml
azolam Sagent 25021-661-10 7050143 Sept-2015 10x10ml 10/27/20
phone Akorn 17478-540-50 11393 Jan-2015 3x50ml 01/31/20
hydromorphone Akorn 17478-540-50 91063 Sept-2015 1x50ml 01/31/20
hydromorphone Akorn 17478-540-50 71424 July-2016 2x50ml 10/27/2014
hydromorphone Akorn 17478-540-50 11303 Jan-2015 1 (10x5ml) 01/31/2014
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EXHIBIT 37
EXHIBIT 37
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NEVADA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
3955 W. RUSSELL RD-CASA GRANDE
CENTRAL PHARMACY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89118-0000-000
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DEA REGISTRATION THIS REGISTRATION FEE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
NUMBER EXPIRES PAID UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
(AS2995922 10-31-2016 FEE EXEMPT' WASHINGTON D.C. 20537
SCHEDULES BUSINESS ACTIVITY

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ISSUE DATE
12,2N, HOSPITAL/CLINIC 09-17-20131

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Sections 304 and 1008 (21 use 824 and 958) of the Controlled
NEVADA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS Substances Act of 1970, as amended, provide that the Attorney
3955 W. RUSSELL RD-CASA GRANDE General may revoke or suspend a registration to manufacture,
CENTRAL PHARMACY distribute, dispense, import or export a controlled substance.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89118-0000 THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT TRANSFERABLE ON CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, LOCATION, OR BUSINESS ACTIVITY,
AND IT IS NOT VALID AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE.
11
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20537
DEA REGISTRATION THIS REGISTRATION FEE
NUMBER EXPIRES PAID
IAS2995922 10-31-2016 FEE EXEMPT'
SCHEDULES BUSINESS ACTIVITY ISSUE DATE
2,2N, HOSPITAL/CLINIC 09-17-2013

3,3N,4,5,
NEVADA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS Sections 304 and 1008 (21 USC 824 and 958) of the
3955 W. RUSSELL RD-CASA GRANDE Controlled Substances Act of 1970, as amended,
CENTRAL PHARMACY provide that the Attorney General may revoke or
LAS V~GAS, NV 89118-0000 suspend a registration to manufacture, distribute,
dispense, import or export a controlled substance.
THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT TRANSFERABLE ON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, LOCATION. OR BUSINESS Ar.Tl\/ITV
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EXHIBIT 40
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BIUU IAJIDOVAL
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Attorney a.n-1
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October 18, 2012
Nevada State Board of~

431 W Plumb Lane '
Reno, NV 89509
RE· Second r uest for assistlmce locatin

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This letter is a second requ~ for your assistance. Attached is our first request letter.
1
As previously stated; the Mev4 a Department of Corrections is requesting your

ass~tance in locating a cqm unding pharmacy that may sell us powdered
pentobarbital to be utilized f4tr I, injection.
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Agctjn, we understand there a I .owdered product available through compounding
pharmacies and we would atpr ' iate your assistance in locating such a pharmacy.
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I look forward to your respo~. ·
Sincerely,
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June 15, 2012
N~vada State
BQard of Pharmacy
431 W Plumb Lane
· Reno, NV 89509
RE: Compounding: Phartna<fY

"
The Nevada Department i of i orrections seeks your assistance in locating a
compounding pharmacy th~t cQ ld sell us powdered pentobarbital to be utilized for
lethal injection. : ·
We have attempted to pure~ brand name Nembutol through our wholesaler but
this purchase was denied bf th manufacturer. This is ~ only commercial product
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available. Purchase was qeni¢ due to our intent to utilize this product for
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executions. ·
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We understand there is. dered product available through compounding

pharmacies. We would a~ e your assistance in loo;:tting such a pharmacy for
this purpose. ' :
Thank you for your assistance,
Sincerely,
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rnesG. Cox
( / ector
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13 Attorneys for Mr. Dozier

v. MOTION FOR DETERMINATION

22 Petitioner Scott Raymond Dozier hereby moves this Court to make a

23 determination whether his upcoming execution will proceed in a lawful manner

Case Number: 05C215039

5 DATED this 15th day of August, 2017.

2 TO: CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY and NEVADA ATTORNEY

11 /s/ Thomas A. Ericsson

17 /s/ David Anthony

II. ARGUMENT ....................................................................................................... 3

B. NDOC’s Attempts to Obtain Lethal Injection Drugs Will Violate

10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ..................................................................................... 18

7 Nevada Department of Corrections (“NDOC”) to determine whether the State was

8 capable of effectuating a death sentence in a lawful manner. Under NDOC’s operating

11 (citing NDOC Execution Reference Directive (“ERD”) 103.02(B)).2 NDOC’s operating

13 that will be used. See id.

9 obtained copies of an unsigned execution protocol that was purportedly created in

17 Deputy Director, NDOC (dated September 2, 2016)).

7 subject to an enforcement action. See NRS 239.011; DR Partners v. Board of County

18 Id. Again, no response has been received.

20 execution will proceed in a lawful manner.

22 Article 1, Section 6 of Nevada’s Constitution, the State’s analogue to the Eighth

23 Amendment of the United States Constitution, provides in pertinent part, “Excessive

2 punishments be inflicted . . . .” Unlike the Eighth Amendment, Article 1, Section 6

5 due process of law.” Accord U.S. Const. amend. XIV.

12 requirements demanded by procedural due process principles of notice and an

13 opportunity to be heard. A federal court has recognized, in similar circumstances,

15 the Eighth Amendment:

16 A case can be made for a procedural due process

4 First Amendment Coalition of Arizona, Inc. v. Ryan, USDC No. 2:14-cv-01447-NVW,

6 18, 2016), ECF No. 117 at 14.

9 defendant – the penalty of death.” California First Amendment Coalition v. Woodford,

12 principles that animate granting public access to governmental proceedings . . . carry

14 prison.” Id. at 874 (collecting cases).

19 to conduct formal discovery contemporaneously with the filing of this motion. He

21 whether his execution will proceed in a lawful manner.

5 render NDOC’s prior execution protocol obsolete. Departments of corrections in states

11 attorneys general, including former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez-

13 Eric Holder to James McPherson, Executive Director, National Association of

14 Attorneys General (dated March 4, 2011)). Subsequent federal litigation resulted in

15 a permanent injunction where departments of correction were prevented from

22 5 The three-drug cocktail consisted of sodium thiopental (a barbiturate) to

2 [Redacted]/Thiopental Sodium (dated April 20, 2017)) (“there are no FDA-approved

5 In response, several states, including Nevada, changed their execution

6 protocols to a two-drug cocktail consisting of midazolam and hydromorphone. Ex. 5

10 state investigations, available at https://glossipvgross.com/botched-executions/). The

11 botches likely occurred because midazolam (a benzodiazepine) does not induce

12 anesthesia; rather, it is an amnesiac. Ex. 19 at 4-5 (declaration of David Waisel, M.D.,

13 (dated January 6, 2014)). Likewise, hydromorphone (an opioid) is a respiratory

14 suppressant, not an anesthetic. Id. at 5. If Mr. Dozier is not properly anesthetized

18 midazolam or any other benzodiazepines in executions. Ex. 20 at 1-2 (Stipulated

2 No. 152 (filed December 19, 2016)).6

3 Due to the impropriety of using midazolam and hydromorphone to induce

14 B. NDOC’s Attempts to Obtain Lethal Injection Drugs Will Violate

3 could obtain lethal injection drugs:

4 At the present time, I don’t know of anywhere in the United

2 pharmacy. NRS 639.2326(2).

6 Department of Administration (“DOA”) published an invitation to bid on behalf of

7 NDOC on September 2, 2016, seeking a vendor contract to obtain midazolam and

8 hydromorphone. Ex. 6 (State of Nevada, Purchasing Division, Invitation to Bid: 8487

10 2016) [hereinafter “ITB”]). Attachment C to the ITB, states, under additional

12 1. The drug must be FDA-approved for human