Michigan — Statute

768.36 – Defense of insanity in compliance with MCL 768.20a; finding of âguilty but mentally illâ; waiver of right to trial; plea of guilty but mentally ill; examination of reports; hearing; sentence; evaluation and treatment; discharge; report to parole board; treatment as condition of parole or probation; period of probation; psychiatric reports | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's 'guilty but mentally ill' law, insanity defenses, and procedures for evaluation, sentencing, and treatment of mentally ill defendants.

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768.36 – Defense of insanity in compliance with MCL 768.20a; finding of âguilty but mentally illâ; waiver of right to trial; plea of guilty but mentally ill; examination of reports; hearing; sentence; evaluation and treatment; discharge; report to parole board; treatment as condition of parole or probation; period of probation; psychiatric reports

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 768.36

Summary

Michigan law allows defendants to assert an insanity defense and, if proven, may result in a 'guilty but mentally ill' verdict. The law outlines procedures for plea agreements, evaluations, hearings, and sentencing related to mental health issues, including treatment and discharge protocols.

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