36 chapters · 519 sections in this title.
KRS § 504.020 Mental illness or intellectual disability
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(1) A person is not responsible for criminal conduct if at the time of the conduct, as a result of mental illness or intellectual disability, he or she lacks substantial capacity to appreciate the nature and quality of his or her conduct. (2) As used in this chapter, the term "me…
KRS § 504.030 Disposition of person found not guilty by reason of insanity
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(1) When a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity, the court shall conduct an involuntary hospitalization proceeding under KRS Chapter 202A or 202B. (2) To facilitate the procedure established in subsection (1) of this section, the court may order the detention of th…
KRS § 504.060 Definitions for chapter
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Department" means the Department of Corrections; (2) "Examiner" means a psychologist or psychiatrist who examines, treats, or reports on a defendant's mental condition as required by this chapter; (3) "Forensic …
KRS § 504.070 Evidence by defendant of mental illness or insanity -- Examination by psychologist or psychiatrist by court appointment -- Rebuttal by prosecution
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psychologist or psychiatrist by court appointment -- Rebuttal by prosecution. (1) A defendant who intends to introduce evidence of his or her: (a) Mental illness or intellectual disability bearing on the issue of guilt, punishment, or both; or (b) Insanity at the time of the offe…