Murder, rape, terrorist activist and arms and drugs-trafficking are capital crimes.

Murder, rape, terrorist activities and arms and drugs-trafficking are capital crimes.
Under Jordanian law, people convicted in absentia have the right for retrial once captured.
At least seven executions were carried out in 2003, and fourteen people were known to have been put to death in 2002. At least one execution took place in 2004.
At least 9 people were put to death in 2005 (up to July 9), according to a Jordanian police source.