Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 656: Additional mental examinations
What this law says, in plain English
A review panel may examine a committed person and determine if they can be safely discharged or released on probation. Either party may retain a physician to examine the person for the same purpose, with the report filed with the court.
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