North Dakota § 12.1-04.1-04 Notice regarding expert testimony on lack of state of mind as element of alleged offense

North Dakota Statutes

§ 12.1-04.1-04 — Notice regarding expert testimony on lack of state of mind as element of alleged offense

North Dakota § 12.1-04.1-04

Title 12.1Criminal Code

Ch. 12.1-04.1Criminal Responsibility and Post-Trial Responsibility Act

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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-04.1-04 (2026).

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alleged offense.

1.If the defendant intends to introduce at trial evidence obtained from examination of the defendant by a tier 1a mental health professional after the time of the alleged offense to show the defendant lacked the state of mind required for the alleged offense, the defendant shall notify the prosecuting attorney in writing and file a copy of the notice with the court.

2.The defendant shall file the notice within the time prescribed for pretrial motions or at such earlier or later time as the court directs. For cause shown, the court may allow late filing of the notice and grant additional time to the parties to prepare for trial or may make other appropriate orders.

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alleged offense.
1. If the defendant intends to introduce at trial evidence obtained from examination of the
defendant by a tier 1a mental health professional after the time of the alleged offense
to show the defendant lacked the state of mind required for the alleged offense, the
defendant shall notify the prosecuting attorney in writing and file a copy of the notice
with the court.
2. The defendant shall file the notice within the time prescribed for pretrial motions or at
such earlier or later time as the court directs. For cause shown, the court may allow
late filing of the notice and grant additional time to the parties to prepare for trial or
may make other appropriate orders.