Notificación sobre defensa por salud mental en Oregón

Explicación Simple

Si alguien dice que no es culpable por problemas mentales, debe avisar al juez con tiempo. También tiene que presentar un informe de un experto que hable sobre su salud mental.

Es como si quisieras usar una receta especial para un pastel, pero primero debes avisar al chef que lo harás y mostrarle todos los ingredientes que vas a usar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está acusado de un delito. Si quiere argumentar que no es culpable porque tiene un trastorno mental, debe avisar al juez 45 días antes del juicio y presentar un informe de un médico que explique su condición.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

ORS 161.309 Notice of mental defense ORS 161.309 Notice of mental defense when report required contents of report plea Text Annotations   3 (1) The defendant may not introduce evidence on the issue of insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) , unless the defendant: (a) Gives notice of intent to do so in the manner provided in subsection (3) of this section; and (b) Files with the court a report of a psychiatric or psychological evaluation, conducted by a certified evaluator, in the manner provided in subsection (4) of this section. (2) The defendant may not introduce in the case in chief expert testimony regarding partial responsibility or diminished capacity under ORS 161.300 (Evidence of qualifying mental disorder admissible as to intent) unless the defendant gives notice of intent to do so in the manner provided in subsection (3) of this section. (3) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) A defendant who is required under subsection (1) or (2) of this section to give notice shall file a written notice of purpose at least 45 days before trial. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the court may, for good cause, permit the defendant to file the notice within 45 days before trial. (c) If the defendant fails to file notice under this subsection, the defendant may not introduce evidence for the establishment of a defense under ORS 161.29