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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 558.1

Adjudication of not guilty by reason of insanity

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

The court may adjudicate a defendant not guilty by reason of insanity without trial, when the district attorney consents and the court makes a finding based upon expert testimony that there is a factual basis for the plea.

History

Added by Acts 1983, No. 530, §1.

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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