state insanity

 two slides and introduction 

Search your state's insanity defense laws and civil commitment laws. Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Utah

Compare the laws between each of 5' states of residence. Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Utah

Create an10-12  Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation on the differences between these terms and laws across states. Include the following: speaker notes

Identify which states are being compared.

• 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 each state?