INDEX.

1733

LUNATICS AND INSANE— Continued.

ART.

SEC.

PAGE

INSANITY AS A DEFENCE IN CRIMINAL

CASES

Jury must find by their verdict whether

accused who pleads insanity was or

still is insane ......

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If so found insane, court shall commit

him to asylum . . ...

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Jury to inquire into insanity of party

arrested who appears to be insane ....

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If found insane, court to commit him to

asylum . ....

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Judge during recess of court shall order

sheriff to summon jury to inquire into

insanity of person charged with crime,

who appears to be insane

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If found insane, court to commit him to

asylum

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These provisions shall be applicable to

party held to keep the peace who shall

be alleged to be insane . ...

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If lunatic has property, court shall ap-

point trustee thereof ... ........

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Bond of such trustee

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Trustees of the poor shall receive into

their almshouses, and provide for

insane paupers committed to them..

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Powers of courts of equity not to be

affected by provisions of this article.....

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LUNACY COMMISSION.

To have supervision over institutions for

the insane ... .....

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Governor to appoint; who to constitute...

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Tenure of members. .. ... ......

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Qualifications of members ...... .

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Except the secretary, to serve without

pay. . ................

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To elect a secretary; his duties and salary.

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Shall make by-laws and regulations;

meetings of commission .... ......

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Visits to institutions for insane ...

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May order secretary to visit and report...

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May cause habeas carpus to be sued out by

State's attorney for release of any per-

son whom they may believe not to be

insane . ..... . . ........ ......

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Proceedings in such cases ..............

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