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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 15-16-2: Presumption of Responsibility for Acts; Burden of Proving Irresponsibility.

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  1. Title 15 Criminal Procedure.
  2. Chapter 16 Insanity.
  3. Article 1 General Provisions.

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.

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