Georgia § 16-2-3 - Presumption of sound mind and discretion.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 16-2-3 — Presumption of sound mind and discretion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2-3. Presumption of sound mind and discretion.
Every person is presumed to be of sound mind and discretion but the presumption may be rebutted. (Code 1933, § 26-606, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.) Law reviews. - For article discussing the theory of insanity in criminal law, see 15 Mercer L. Rev. 399 (1964).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 16-2-3
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 16-2-3 cover?
Section 16-2-3 ("Presumption of sound mind and discretion.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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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