Death Penalty Census Now Complete Through January 1, 2024

The Death Penalty Information Center has updated its Death Penalty Census database to include new death sentences, exonerations, resentences, removals from death row, and other status changes up to January 1, 2024. DPI’s Census is a unique, comprehensive collection of every death sentence imposed since 1972, with information on the county and state of prosecution; the year and outcome of each sentence; and the name, race, and gender of the defendant. It contains information on 9,857 death sentences imposed on 8,861 defendants over the last five decades. This valuable resource is publicly available for researchers, attorneys, students, advocates, and members of the public. 

 Corrections and updates to the database are always welcome, as the Death Penalty Information Center is committed to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of this database. To correct an error or provide missing information, please notify us by email and send any supporting documentation to DeathPenaltyCensus@​deathpenaltyinfo.​org.