TITLE LXII
CRIMINAL CODE

CHAPTER 651
SENTENCES

Insane Persons

Section 651:8-a

    651:8-a Plea of Insanity. – Any person prosecuted for an offense may plead that he is not guilty by reason of insanity or mental derangement. If such a plea is accepted by the state's counsel, such counsel shall certify the same to the court.

Source. 1975, 243:1, eff. Aug. 3, 1975.