Louisiana Statute Comparison

 

Assignment Content

  1. Search your state’s insanity defense laws and civil commitment laws. LOUISIANA
  2. CREATE A 5-8 SLIDE POWERPOINT EXPLAINING THE FOLLOWING
    • The state to research is LOUISIANA
    • Describe the different laws that pertain to the insanity defense.
    • Differentiate between the terms of competency to stand trial, insanity, and diminished capacity in each state’s statutes.
    • Describe civil commitment. What is necessary to be civilly committed in LOUISIANA?
    • Include a minimum of three sources.
      Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
      Submit your assignment.