In no case shall a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity be confined or be under supervision longer than the maximum sentence for the crime with which he was charged without full civil commitment proceedings being held.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 396, Section 5.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 24 - Mentally Ill Or Insane Defendants
Section 17-24-10. Affirmative defense.
Section 17-24-20. Guilty but mentally ill; general requirements for verdict.
Section 17-24-30. Form of verdict.
Section 17-24-40. Commitment of person found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Section 17-24-60. Petition by attorney of defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Section 17-24-70. Sentencing of defendant found guilty but mentally ill.