Mental incapacity to proceed defined
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 641
in effect641. Mental incapacity to proceed defined
Mental incapacity to proceed exists when, as a result of mental disease or defect, a defendant presently lacks the capacity to understand the proceedings against him or to assist in his defense.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112660Fetched: 10/20/2026
