The Durham ruling on insanity is the cornerstone of modern guidelines regarding use of the
insanity defense.

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The Durham rule, also known as the Durham standard, was replaced by the Model Penal Code's standard for insanity in many jurisdictions, which is more widely accepted and used in modern legal systems. The Durham rule, established in Durham v. United States (1954), was criticized for its broad and vague criteria and was eventually superseded by more specific guidelines.

The Durham Ruling on Insanity Is the Cornerstone of Modern