Jerry is an inmate on death-row. He has been there for 15 years. He was sentenced to death row when he was 19 years old. At first he had a difficult time adjusting to death row but now he has come to accept his fate. He was just notified that his death warrant was signed by the governor. He will be moved to his death watch cell later that evening.
-Jerry is schedule for execution in 48 hours. What is this period of time before his execution known as?

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The period of time before Jerry's execution is known as "deathwatch," which is when an inmate is placed in a special cell and monitored closely by correctional officers until the time of their execution. The other answer choices (execution watch, electrocution watch, injection watch) are not commonly used terms.

Jerry Is an Inmate on Death-Row