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§ 17-24-60 — Petition by attorney of defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity.

South Carolina·Title 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES·Ch. 24 MENTALLY ILL OR INSANE DEFENDANTS
Two years from the date of commitment the defendant's attorney may petition the chief administrative judge to be relieved as counsel.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 396, SECTION 6.

Nearby Sections

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§ 17-24-10
Affirmative defense.
§ 17-24-20
Guilty but mentally ill; general requirements for verdict.
§ 17-24-30
Form of verdict.
§ 17-24-40
Commitment of person found not guilty by reason of insanity.
§ 17-24-50
Length of confinement or supervision of defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity.
§ 17-24-60
Petition by attorney of defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity.
§ 17-24-70
Sentencing of defendant found guilty but mentally ill.
§ 17-24-80
Release of defendant.
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