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11 Del. C. § 308. Construction of provisions allowing no defense.
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§ 308. Construction of provisions allowing no defense. When a provision of this Criminal Code expressly denies the applications of a specific defense, no inference is thereby created that any other defense is valid.11 Del. C. 1953, § 308; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1;
11 Del. C. § 401. Mental illness or psychiatric disorder.
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§ 401. Mental illness or psychiatric disorder. (a) In any prosecution for an offense, it is an affirmative defense that, at the time of the conduct charged, as a result of mental illness or serious mental disorder, the accused lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the wrongfu…
11 Del. C. § 402. Rules to prescribe procedures for psychiatric examination; testimony of psychiatrist or other expert.
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§ 402. Rules to prescribe procedures for psychiatric examination; testimony of psychiatrist or other expert. (a) The procedures for examination of the accused by the accused’s own psychiatrist or by a psychiatrist employed by the State and the circumstances under which such an ex…
11 Del. C. § 403. Verdict of “not guilty by reason of insanity;” commitment to Delaware Psychiatric Center of persons no longer endangering the public safety; periodic review of commitments to Delaware Psychiatric Center; participation of patient in treatment program.
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§ 403. Verdict of “not guilty by reason of insanity;” commitment to Delaware Psychiatric Center of persons no longer endangering the public safety; periodic review of commitments to Delaware Psychiatric Center; participation of patient in treatment program. (a) Upon the rendition…