Every person over 14 years of age charged with crime is presumed to be responsible for his acts, and the burden of proving that he is irresponsible is cast upon the accused. The defense of insanity in all criminal prosecutions shall be clearly proved to the reasonable satisfaction of the jury.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 15-16-1 - Defense of Insanity to Be by Special Plea.
Section 15-16-2 - Presumption of Responsibility for Acts; Burden of Proving Irresponsibility.
Section 15-16-3 - Costs of Moving Prisoners to Be Defrayed by State; Recovery of Costs by State.