2020 House Bill 5325

Revise criminal insanity defense details

Introduced in the House

Jan. 9, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To revise procedures and timetables in the law that authorizes the use of an insanity defense in criminal trials. The bill affects pre-trial examinations to determine mental competence and post-conviction disposition of persons found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary