Cite as: 22 CNCA § 1176

A. If the defendant intends to raise the question of mental illness or insanity at the time of the offense, the defendant shall file an application with the Court at least twenty (20) days before trial. The procedure to be followed for review of such an application will be the same as provided in 22 CNCA § 1175.3.

B. If the Court finds that the defendant's sanity at the time of the offense is to be a significant factor in his defense at trial and that the defendant is financially unable to obtain the services of a psychiatrist, the Court shall provide the defendant with access to a psychiatrist by authorizing Counsel to obtain the services of a psychiatrist to conduct an appropriate examination and assist in evaluation, preparation and presentation of the defense. Compensation for such services shall be paid from the Nation Judicial Fund as provided in 22 CNCA § 464(B).

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.