State Ex Rel. Johnson v. Richardson

*327DENECKE, C.J.

One Burik was charged with a crime. Burik gave notice of his intent to rely upon the defense of mental defect. Upon the state’s motion, the respondent circuit judge ordered a psychiatric examination of Burik to be made by a psychiatrist of the state’s choosing. Burik filed an affidavit stating that unless ordered by the circuit court he would not answer any questions asked of him by the psychiatrist. The state moved for an order requiring Burik to answer questions "other than [concerning] acts or conduct immediately near the scene of the crime * * *.” The state also moved that if…