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Notice of Insanity Defense / Expert Evidence of Mental Condition
Gives notice of an insanity defense or expert evidence of a mental condition.
Filed by: Defendant
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Written notice to the government and filed with the clerk (FRCrP 12.2(a)–(b))
- Signature of counsel of record
Deadline and length
Deadline: Within the time for pretrial motions or another time the court sets (FRCrP 12.2(a)–(b)).
Governing rules
- FRCrP 12.2
Check the local rules for
- Assigned judge’s individual practices or standing orders
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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