A primary reason for the more than 850 percent increase in time between conviction and execution in capital cases in 1956-1960 and 2000 is the "super due process" now required by the Supreme Court's "death is different" doctrine.

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The "super due process" required by the Supreme Court's "death is different" doctrine has significantly increased the time between conviction and execution in capital cases.

A Primary Reason for the More Than 850 Percent Increase