CCRP 650 - Mental examination after plea of insanity
CHAPTER 2. DEFENSE OF INSANITY AT TIME OF OFFENSE
Art. 650. Mental examination after plea of insanity
When a defendant enters a combined plea of "not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity," the court may appoint a sanity commission as provided in Article 644 to make an examination as to the defendant's mental condition at the time of the offense. The court may also order the commission to make an examination as to the defendant's present mental capacity to proceed. Mental examinations and reports under this article shall be conducted and filed in conformity with Articles 644 through 646.