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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 654.1

Information required prior to admission

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

No superintendent of a mental institution shall admit a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to Article 654 unless the court furnishes the following information:

(1) The defendant's commitment order specifying not guilty by reason of insanity.

(2) A copy of the defendant's criminal history record.

(3) A police report concerning the charged offense.

(4) Victim and witness statements, if any.

(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the district attorney who prosecuted the defendant.

History

Acts 1990, No. 753, §1.

Provenance

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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