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Section 5721 – Effect of finding of lack of mental capacity on trial proceedings

§ 5721. Effect of finding of lack of mental capacity on trial proceedings. (a) Mental incapacity generally.–When the accused is determined under this part to be suffering from a mental disease or defect rendering him mentally incompetent such that he is unable to understand the nature of the proceedings against him or to conduct or […]

Section 5722 – Trial finding of lack of mental responsibility

§ 5722. Trial finding of lack of mental responsibility. (a) Finding of lack of mental responsibility generally.–If an accused is found by a court-martial not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility, the accused shall be committed to a suitable facility until he is eligible for release in accordance with this section. (b) […]