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Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Tit. XXI, Art. 654.1. Information required prior to admission

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

No superintendent of a mental institution shall admit a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to Article 654 unless the court furnishes the following information:

(1) The defendant's commitment order specifying not guilty by reason of insanity.

(2) A copy of the defendant's criminal history record.

(3) A police report concerning the charged offense.

(4) Victim and witness statements, if any.

(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the district attorney who prosecuted the defendant.

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