§ 18-1-802 — Insanity

(1) (a) A person who is insane, as defined in section 16-8-101, C.R.S., is not responsible for his or her conduct defined as criminal. Insanity as a
defense shall not be an issue in any prosecution unless it is raised by a plea of not
guilty by reason of insanity as provided in section 16-8-103, C.R.S.

(b) This subsection (1) applies to offenses committed before July 1, 1995.

(2) (a) A person who is insane, as defined in section 16-8-101.5, C.R.S., is not
responsible for his or her conduct defined as criminal. Insanity as a defense shall
not be an issue in any prosecution unless it is raised by a plea of not guilty by
reason of insanity as provided in section 16-8-103, C.R.S.

(b) This subsection (2) shall apply to offenses occurring on or after July 1,
1995.

Legislative History

Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 412, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 40-1-902. L. 72: p. 268, � 7. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 5, � 4, effective January 31.