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10.77.060 – Plea of not guilty due to insanity -- Doubt as to competency -- Examination -- Bail -- Report | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Plea of not guilty due to insanity -- Doubt as to competency -- Examination -- Bail -- Report law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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10.77.060 – Plea of not guilty due to insanity -- Doubt as to competency -- Examination -- Bail -- Report

Washington Criminal Procedure § 10.77.060

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RCW 10.77.060 - Plea of not guilty due to insanity -- Doubt as to competency -- Examination -- Bail -- Report (1)(a) Whenever a defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, or there is reason to doubt his or her competency, the court on its own motion or on the motion of any party shall either appoint or request the secretary to designate at least two qualified experts or professional persons, one of whom shall be approved by the prosecuting attorney, to examine and report upon the me

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