Section 628:1 – Immaturity.

    628:1 Immaturity. – I. Except as provided in paragraph II, a person less than 15 years old is not criminally responsible for his conduct, but may be adjudged to be a juvenile delinquent. II. Except as provided in paragraph III, a person 13 years of age or older may be held criminally responsible for […]

Section 628:2 – Insanity.

    628:2 Insanity. – I. A person who is insane at the time he acts is not criminally responsible for his conduct. Any distinction between a statutory and common law defense of insanity is hereby abolished and invocation of such defense waives no right an accused person would otherwise have. II. The defendant shall have […]