Every person is presumed to be of sound mind and discretion but the presumption may be rebutted.
History. Code 1933, § 26-606, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Law reviews.
For article discussing the theory of insanity in criminal law, see 15 Mercer L. Rev. 399 (1964).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 2 - Criminal Liability
§ 16-2-2. Effect of Misfortune or Accident on Guilt
§ 16-2-3. Presumption of Sound Mind and Discretion
§ 16-2-4. Presumption That Acts of Sound Person Willful
§ 16-2-5. Presumption That Sound Person Intends Natural and Probable Consequences of Acts