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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-2-3. Presumption of sound mind and discretion.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-2-3. Presumption of sound mind and discretion.

Every person is presumed to be of sound mind and discretion but the presumption may be rebutted.

## History

Code 1933, § 26-606, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.

## Law Reviews

For article discussing the theory of insanity in criminal law, see 15 Mercer L. Rev. 399 (1964).