Discussion Man asks for and receives death sentence

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But apparently he will still have to wait years on death row. Why?

 

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In the United States, prisoners may wait many years before execution can be carried out due to the complex and time-consuming appeals procedures mandated in the jurisdiction.

Wikipedia – death row

I don't know if a prisoner has the right to give up his right to any appeal procedures. If so, maybe it'll speed up the process and be executed sooner.