As used in this article, the term ‘‘mentally incompetent to be executed’’ means that because of a mental condition the person is presently unable to know why he or she is being punished and understand the nature of the punishment. History. — Code 1981, § 17-10-60, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1003, § 2.
‘‘Mentally incompetent to be executed’’ defined
O.C.G.A. § 17-10-60, under MENTALLY INCOMPETENT TO BE EXECUTED.
O.C.G.A. § 17-10-60