Louisiana § RS 28:58 - Code of Criminal Procedure Article 641 et seq. not affected
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:58 — Code of Criminal Procedure Article 641 et seq. not affected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:58. Code of Criminal Procedure Article 641 et seq. not affected
Whenever it appears that a person against whom an indictment has been found or information filed in any court in this state is insane or mentally defective to the extent that he is unable to understand the proceedings against him or to assist in his defense, or whenever the existence of insanity or mental defect on the part of the defendant at the time of the alleged commission of the offense charged becomes an issue in the cause, all proceedings to determine the fact of the insanity or mental defect shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure Article 641 et seq.
Acts 2018, No. 206, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 28:58
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:58 cover?
Section RS 28:58 ("Code of Criminal Procedure Article 641 et seq. not affected") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 28:58?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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