‘‘Mentally incompetent to be executed’’ defined

O.C.G.A. § 17-10-61, under SENTENCE AND PUNISHMENT.

O.C.G.A. § 17-10-61

No execution upon determination of mental incompetency to be executed. Exclusive procedure for challenging mental competency to be executed. Filing of application; contents. Service of application. Answer by respondent. Examination of applicant. When application to be filed. Proof; disposition. Prior adjudication as presumption of mental competency. Appeals. Procedure upon convicted person’s regaining mental competency.