Redefines culpability from not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect to responsible but for mental disease or defect.

This bill redefines culpability from "not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect" to "responsible but for mental disease or defect." It amends the procedures following a verdict or plea of "responsible but for mental disease or defect." It establishes maximum and minimum terms for persons sentenced upon such a verdict or plea. The bill also amends the criminal procedure law, the mental hygiene law, and the penal law.

Redefines culpability from not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect to responsible but for mental disease or defect.

This bill redefines culpability from "not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect" to "responsible but for mental disease or defect." It amends the procedures following a verdict or plea of "responsible but for mental disease or defect." It establishes maximum and minimum terms for persons sentenced upon such a verdict or plea. The bill also amends the criminal procedure law, the mental hygiene law, and the penal law.