Title XXI, Chapter 1: Mental Incapacity to Proceed
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure – 2026
Art. 641
Mental incapacity to proceed defined
Art. 642
How mental incapacity is raised; effect
Art. 643
Order for mental examination
Art. 644
Appointment of sanity commission; examination of defendant
Art. 644.1
Sanity proceedings for juvenile defendants transferred to criminal court
Art. 645
Report of sanity commission
Art. 646
Examination by physician retained by defense or district attorney
Art. 647
Determination of mental capacity to proceed
Art. 648
Procedure after determination of mental capacity or incapacity
Art. 648.1
Information required prior to admission
Art. 649
Procedure when capacity regained
Art. 649.1
Prescribed medication; administration