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Home » US Law » 2022 Louisiana Laws » Code of Criminal Procedure » CHAPTER 2. DEFENSE OF INSANITY AT TIME OF OFFENSE » Art. 651. When defense of insanity at time of offense is available; method of trial

Art. 651. When defense of insanity at time of offense is available; method of trial

When a defendant is tried upon a plea of "not guilty", evidence of insanity or mental defect at the time of the offense shall not be admissible.

The defenses available under a combined plea of "not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity" shall be tried together.