Maryland § 3-110
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-110, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-110.
(a) (1) If a defendant intends to rely on a plea of not criminally responsible, the defendant or defense counsel shall file a written plea alleging, in substance, that when the alleged crime was committed, the defendant was not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or an intellectual disability under the test for criminal responsibility in § 3–109 of this title.
(2) A written plea of not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or an intellectual disability shall be filed at the time provided for initial pleading, unless, for good cause shown, the court allows the plea to be filed later.
(b) The defendant has the burden to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, the defense of not criminally responsible.
(c) If the trier of fact finds that the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the criminal act charged, then, if the defendant has pleaded not criminally responsible, the trier of fact separately shall find whether the defendant has established, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant was at the time criminally responsible or not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or an intellectual disability under the test for criminal responsibility in § 3–109 of this title.
(d) A court may not enter a verdict of not criminally responsible unless the defendant or defense counsel has filed a written plea under subsection (a) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-110
What does Maryland Code § 3-110 cover?
Section 3-110 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 3-110?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-110" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-110 apply to my situation?
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