Penal Code 1027
Summary:
If a defendant pleads not guilty on account of insanity, s/he must select and appoint two to three psychotherapists to evaluate the defendant. The psychotherapists will be expected to testify and file a report of the examination, which shall include, but is not limited to, the psychological history of the defendant, present psychological or psychiatric symptoms.
Data Origin:
Court appointed psychotherapists Parties Bound:
Court appointed psychotherapists Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : law enforcement purposes