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1. Search your state’s insanity defense laws and civil commitment laws. LOUISIANA
2. CREATE A 5-8 SLIDE POWERPOINT EXPLAINING THE FOLLOWING
   • The state to research is LOUISIANA
   • Describe the different laws that pertain to the insanity defense.
   • Differentiate between the terms of competency to stand trial, insanity, and diminished capacity in each state’s statutes.
   • Describe civil commitment. What is necessary to be civilly committed in LOUISIANA?
   • Include a minimum of three sources.
     Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
     Submit your assignment.