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    a. If a defendant intends to claim insanity pursuant to section 2C:4-1 or the absence of a requisite state of mind pursuant to section 2C:4-2, he shall serve notice of such intention upon the prosecuting attorney in accordance with the Rules of Court.

    b. When a defendant is acquitted on the ground of insanity, the verdict and judgment shall so state.

     L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:4-3, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

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New Jersey The New Jersey Code Of Criminal Justice Laws Section 2C:4-3. Requirement of notice.