(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) A person who is insane, as defined in section 16-8-101 , C.R.S., is not responsible for his or her conduct defined as criminal. Insanity as a defense shall not be an issue in any prosecution unless it is raised by a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity as provided in section 16-8-103 , C.R.S. (b) This subsection (1) applies to offenses committed before July 1, 1995. (2) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) A person who is insane, as defined in section 16-8-101.5">16-8-101.5 , C.R.S., is not responsible for his or her conduct defined as criminal. Insanity as a defense shall not be an issue in any prosecution unless it is raised by a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity as provided in section 16-8-103 , C.R.S. (b) This subsection (2) shall apply to offenses occurring on or after July 1, 1995.
C.R.S. § 18-1-802
Insanity
Known as the Colorado Criminal Code
The act spans §§ 18–18 (590 sections).
Digitized from: Public.Law — Colorado Revised Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Colorado statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.