Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-330

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Examination by Division of Correction prohibited

Official statutory text

A defendant committed to and under the supervision of the Division of Correction who is charged in circuit court shall not undergo an examination or observation conducted under this subchapter by a psychiatrist or other mental health employee of the division to determine the mental condition of the defendant. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 645, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 472,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017.

A defendant committed to and under the supervision of the Division of Correction who is charged in circuit court shall not undergo an examination or observation conducted under this subchapter by a psychiatrist or other mental health employee of the division to determine the mental condition of the defendant.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 645, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 472,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017.

Status: in_force

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