Judge outlines consequences of a not guilty by reason of insanity plea for James Holmes


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After resolving several objections, the judge overseeing the movie theater shooting case has released a final document detailing the consequences of a not guilty by reason of insanity defense.
Holmes' lawyers tendered the not guilty by reason of insanity plea, but the court hasn't accepted it yet because related several legal issues were being argued. District Court Judge Carlos Samour ruled on all of the objections last week, but in doing so offered to delay a hearing that was scheduled for Friday and allow attorneys to review his ruling.
The defense team, who were working against a June 3 deadline for filing certain motions related to the case, requested the delay.
When the court reconvenes Tuesday morning, the judge will advise Holmes' and his team about the consequences of the insanity plea.
The final advisement document outlines how the jury will be instructed to determine if Holmes is insane, how the state will examine his mental state and the consequences if Holmes doesn't cooperate with the examination.
If the not guilty by reason of insanity plea is accepted, Samour has instructed the parties to be prepared to discuss a possible waiver of privilege about the notebook Holmes sent to his psychiatrist.
The Defense also filed 89 motions before their deadline at the close of business Monday. Those documents are expected to be released Tuesday.
-- Read the advisement document: http://ch7ne.ws/10UxLkw

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