Kentucky Court Rules

Ky. R. Crim. P. 9.90 (2026)

RCr 9.90. Insanity

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(1) If the defense of insanity is made by the defendant, the jury must be instructed to state the finding of insanity in their verdict if they acquit the defendant on that ground.

(2) When such a verdict is returned the court may on motion of the prosecuting attorney or on its own initiative dispose of the defendant in accordance with KRS 504.030.

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HISTORY: Amended by Order 98-3, eff. 3-1-99; prior amendment eff. 9-1-81 (Order 81-5); adopted eff. 1-1-63