Insanity Defense Amendments

Summary

The bill revises how Utah courts handle insanity and diminished capacity defenses for first‑degree and capital felonies. It limits the defense to specific serious mental illnesses, excludes substance‑related and antisocial disorders, and requires the defendant to prove the claim by clear and convincing evidence. It also creates new procedures for court‑ordered mental examinations and reporting.

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