Virginia Code 16.1-69.29:1: Certain information to be made available to certain defendants found not guilty
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In any case in which a defendant is found not guilty of any offense after a trial in a general district court at which evidence of the defendant’s mental condition at the time of the alleged offense was introduced in accordance with § 19.2-271.6, the court shall make available to the defendant information provided by the community services board in accordance with § 37.2-513 regarding services provided by the community services board and how such services may be accessed.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 16.1-69.29:1
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.