Chapter 8 PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Index
- 8.0 I. Introduction
- 8.1 II. Incapacity To Stand Trial
- 8.2 A. History and Background
- 8.3 B. The Standard
- 8.4 C. Who Can Raise the Issue of Competency?
- 8.5 1. The Court’s Obligation
- 8.6 2. The Defense Attorney’s Obligation
- 8.7 D. When Can the Issue of Competency Be Raised?
- 8.8 E. Burden of Proof
- 8.9 F. Competency Examination
- 8.10 G. Hearing
- 8.11 H. Finding of Incapacity
- 8.12 1. Temporary Order of Observation
- 8.13 2. Final Order of Observation
- 8.14 I. Orders of Commitment
- 8.15 J. Dismissal of Indictment
- 8.16 K. Notice Requirements
- 8.17 III. Not Guilty By Reason of Mental Disease or Defect
- 8.18 A. Insanity Defense
- 8.19 B. Presenting an Insanity Defense
- 8.20 C. Disposition of Persons Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect
- 8.21 IV. Sentencing
- 8.22 V. Mentally Ill Inmates And Prisoners
- 8.23 VII. Death Penalty
- 8.24 VIII. Sex Offenders