LD 1517
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the trial shall must proceed to the 2nd phase. The defendant and
the State may rely upon evidence admitted during the first phase or
they may recall witnesses. Any evidence relevant to insanity is
admissible. The order of proof shall must reflect that the
defendant has the burden of establishing his the defendant's lack
of criminal responsibility by reason of insanity. The jury shall
return a verdict that the defendant is criminally responsible or
not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect
insanity. If the defendant is found criminally responsible, the
court shall sentence him the defendant according to law.

 
5. This section does not apply to cases tried before the
court without a jury.

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