Thursday, December 18, 2008

3:19-2. Acquittal by Reason of Insanity

If a defendant interposes the defense of insanity and is acquitted after trial on that ground, the verdict and judgment shall so state.

The procedure for disposition of the defendant shall be as provided by N.J.S.A. 2C:4-8 and 2C:4-9 and by R. 4:74-7, except that in the case of defendants acquitted of murder by reason of insanity all hearings pursuant to R. 4:74-7(e) shall be in open court unless good cause is shown for a hearing in camera.