Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Dakota
insanity plea
How is insanity determined in a criminal case?
What happens to the accused if they are found not guilty because of insanity?
Asked on 10/01/08, 9:27 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Vijay Chandavale
Advocate Vijay Chandavale & Associates
Re: insanity plea
the certificate of civil sergeon is required to be obtained and submitted the same to cout alongwith such person to JMFC . JMFC if satisfied passes order to send such person to mental assylum . If the accused is found not guilty because of insanity he is relieved from ordinary punishment send to assylum
Answered on 10/03/08, 9:31 am
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