CCRP 651 - When defense of insanity at time of offense is available; method of trial

LA Code Crim Pro 651 (2018) (N/A)
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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.