B. Presenting an Insanity Defense

JurisdictionNew York

B. Presenting an Insanity Defense55

The defendant must serve notice of his or her intent to present psychiatric evidence before the trial and within 30 days after a plea of not guilty to the indictment.56 In the interest of justice and for good cause, the filing of such a notice may be made at any time prior to the close of evidence. If the defendant gives such notice, he or she must submit to an examination by the district attorney’s psychiatrists. The defendant’s attorney and the district attorney have a...

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