________ requires the defense to prove that the defendant was insane at the time of the crime, as opposed to requiring the prosecution to prove that the defendant was sane at the time the crime was committed.

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The Insanity Defense Reform Act requires the defense to prove that the defendant was insane at the time of the crime, shifting the burden of proof regarding the defendant's mental state from the prosecution to the defense. This act was a response to concerns about the use of the insanity defense and aimed to make it more difficult for defendants to be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

________ Requires the Defense to Prove That the Defendant Was