The costs of a death sentence will probably always be more expensive than the costs of an LWOP sentence because "super due process" is only required in capital cases.

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The high cost of death penalty cases is often attributed to the "super due process" required, which includes multiple trials, lengthy appeals processes, and fees for specialized lawyers and experts. These processes are not required in cases where the sentence is LWOP (life without the possibility of parole), therefore making it less expensive.

The Costs of a Death Sentence Will Probably Always Be