HB794:

Criminal proceedings; evidence of defendant's mental condition.

Bill Summary:

Criminal proceedings; evidence of defendant's
mental condition. Repeals provisions permitting the admission
of evidence by the defendant concerning a defendant's mental condition
at the time of an alleged offense, including expert testimony, if
such evidence is relevant, is not evidence concerning an ultimate
issue of fact, and (i) tends to show the defendant did or did not
have the intent required for the offense charged and (ii) is otherwise
admissible pursuant to the general rules of evidence. The bill also
removes provisions permitting a court to issue an emergency custody
order in cases where such evidence was admitted and repeals provisions
requiring the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court
to collect data regarding the cases that use such evidence.