Alaska § 12.47.120 - Determination of sanity after commitment.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 12.47.120 — Determination of sanity after commitment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.47.120. Determination of sanity after commitment.
(a) When, in the medical judgment of the custodian of an accused person committed under AS 12.47.110 , the accused is considered to be mentally competent to stand trial, the committing court shall hold a hearing, after due notice, as soon as conveniently possible. At the hearing, evidence as to the mental condition of the accused may be submitted including reports by the custodian to whom the accused was committed for care.
(b) If at the hearing the court determines that the accused is presently mentally competent to understand the nature of the proceedings against the accused and to assist in the accused's own defense, appropriate criminal proceedings may be commenced against the accused.
(c) If at the hearing the court determines that the accused is still presently mentally incompetent, the court shall recommit the accused in accordance with AS 12.47.110 .
(d) A finding by the court that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial in no way prejudices the accused in a defense based on mental disease or defect excluding responsibility. This finding may not be introduced in evidence on that issue or otherwise brought to the notice of the jury.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 12.47.120 cover?
Section 12.47.120 ("Determination of sanity after commitment.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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