When defense of insanity at time of offense is available; method of trial
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 651
in effect651. When defense of insanity at time of offense is available; method of trial
When a defendant is tried upon a plea of "not guilty", evidence of insanity or mental defect at the time of the offense shall not be admissible.
The defenses available under a combined plea of "not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity" shall be tried together.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112673Fetched: 10/20/2026
