La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 654.1
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 654.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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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.
Acts 1990, No. 753, ยง1.
(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.
Acts 1990, No. 753, ยง1.
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