Insanity Defense Evaluation, California Penal Code 1026
A California PC 1026 NGI evaluation assesses whether a defendant meets the legal standard for insanity under the M’Naghten rule. Learn how forensic evaluations determine criminal responsibility and what occurs after a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity plea.
California PC 1001.36 Mental Health Diversion: Eligibility, Process, and Legal Overview
Learn how California Penal Code 1001.36 mental health diversion works, including eligibility criteria, qualifying mental disorders, and how courts evaluate diversion.