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Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 641 - Mental incapacity to proceed defined
LA Code Crim Pro 641 (2015) What's This?
TITLE XXI
INSANITY PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 1. MENTAL INCAPACITY TO PROCEED
Art. 641. Mental incapacity to proceed defined
Mental incapacity to proceed exists when, as a result of mental disease or defect, a defendant presently lacks the capacity to understand the proceedings against him or to assist in his defense.
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