Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, this article provides the exclusive procedure for challenging mental competency to be executed when such challenge is made subsequent to the time of conviction and sentence.
History. Code 1981, § 17-10-62 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1003, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Sentence and Punishment
Article 3 - Mentally Incompetent to Be Executed
§ 17-10-60. “Mentally Incompetent to Be Executed” Defined
§ 17-10-61. No Execution Upon Determination of Mental Incompetency to Be Executed
§ 17-10-62. Exclusive Procedure for Challenging Mental Competency to Be Executed
§ 17-10-63. Filing of Application; Contents
§ 17-10-64. Service of Application
§ 17-10-65. Answer by Respondent
§ 17-10-66. Examination of Applicant
§ 17-10-67. When Application to Be Filed
§ 17-10-68. Proof; Disposition
§ 17-10-69. Prior Adjudication as Presumption of Mental Competency
§ 17-10-71. Procedure Upon Convicted Person’s Regaining Mental Competency