<font color="#000088">If a person enters into a suicide pact, and then backs out at the last minute, the only way that they would be held accountable to where they would go to jail, is if they somehow profited from the other persons death, in any way. It doesn't even have to be a money thing, if they profited from the other persons death at all, by any means, they will be charged!
It's a really dangerous situation to be in though. I knew of 2 teens from my high school that had a suicide pact, and when it came time to carry it out, and the other panicked and decided to back out, it turned into a Murder-Suicide! I'm sure you can figure out what happened, it was a tragedy!
It's never a good idea to enter into such a pact. If you know of someone who has, getting them to the ER is the best option, like your friend. The cops will make things worse, really!
I'm really glad your friend is okay, and getting help. Just wanted you to know that! </font>