Guilford v. State

Marshall, Chief Justice.

William Allen Guilford appeals his conviction of the murder of James W. Johnson and the kidnapping of Kathy H. Burt, for which he received consecutive sentences of life and 10 years’ imprisonment respectively. For reasons which follow, we reverse.

1. OCGA § 17-7-130.1 provides in part:

When notice of an insanity defense is filed, the court shall appoint at least one psychiatrist or licensed psychologist to examine the defendant and to testify at the trial. This testimony shall follow the presentation of the evidence for the prosecution and for the defense, including…