Burden of proof
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 652
in effect652. Burden of proof
The defendant has the burden of establishing the defense of insanity at the time of the offense by a preponderance of the evidence.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112674Fetched: 10/20/2026
