Arkansas allows the execution of juvenile offenders...

Arkansas allows the execution of juvenile offenders of 16 years and above but forbids the execution of mentally retarded. The state has life without parole. A jury decides the sentence. In 2001, Governor Huckabee signed a bill to introduce the DNA testThe Governor has the sole authority to grant clemency. However, all clemency application must be referred to the Parole Board for investigation and non-binding recommendation.