State of Rhode Island v. Weeks, 85-0146 (1995)

DECISION

The issue before the Court concerns the continued supervision of George Weeks by the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals pursuant to Chapter 5.3 Title 30.1 entitled "Incompetency to Stand Trial and Criminally Insane Persons." On March 7, 1988 the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity of two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, in violation of § 11-5-2 of the General Laws and one count of carrying a pistol without a license in violation of §11-47-8.

The defendant was committed to the custody of the Director of the Department of Mental…