1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 46
  3. CHAPTER 14
  4. Part 1
  5. 46-14-102 Evidence of mental disease or disorder or developmental disability admissible to prove state of mind

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 14. MENTAL COMPETENCY OF ACCUSED

Part 1. Relevance of Mental Disease or Disorder

Evidence Of Mental Disease Or Disorder Or Developmental Disability Admissible To Prove State Of Mind

46-14-102. Evidence of mental disease or disorder or developmental disability admissible to prove state of mind. Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or disorder or developmental disability is admissible to prove that the defendant did or did not have a state of mind that is an element of the offense.

History: En. 95-502 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-502; amd. Sec. 150, Ch. 800, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 452, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 161, L. 2015.