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§ 16-86-111 - Allegation of insanity of convicted defendant.

16-86-111. Allegation of insanity of convicted defendant.

(a) The procedure provided in this chapter shall also be followed, insofar as it is applicable, in any case in which the insanity of the convicted defendant is alleged as a ground for postponing or not carrying out execution of any sentence imposed as part of the judgment of conviction of the defendant.

(b) In such cases, a hearing shall be held in the manner provided by law, but the evidence provided for in this subchapter shall be given at the hearing.