2006 Utah Code - 77-14-4 — Insanity or diminished mental capacity -- Notice requirement.

     77-14-4.   Insanity or diminished mental capacity -- Notice requirement.
     (1) If a defendant proposes to offer evidence that he is not guilty as a result of insanity or that he had diminished mental capacity, or proposes to offer evidence in mitigation of a criminal homicide or attempted criminal homicide offense under Section 76-5-205.5, he shall file and serve the prosecuting attorney with written notice of his intention to claim the defense at the time of arraignment or as soon afterward as practicable, but not fewer than 30 days before the trial.
     (2) If the court receives notice that a defendant intends to claim that he is not guilty by reason of insanity or that he had diminished mental capacity, the court shall proceed in accordance with the requirements described in Section 77-16a-301.

Amended by Chapter 2, 1999 General Session