A bill to amend title 18 to limit the defense of insanity.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a defense to a Federal prosecution that the defendant, as a result of mental disease or defect, lacked the state of mind required as an element of the offense charged. Authorizes a special verdict of "not guilty only by reason of insanity." Provides for mandatory confinement of a person found not guilty by reason of insanity for the crimes of murder and attempted murder. Requires the court to commit such person to the custody of the Attorney General upon a preponderance of the evidence that the person is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect and he should, in lieu of being sentenced to probation or imprisonment, be committed to a suitable facility for care and treatment. Requires the court to proceed to sentencing upon the certification by the director of the facility that such person has recovered.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 June 1982

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