Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt this morning. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense.
“The lawyers are not experts in this, we don’t know whether there is a mental defect or not, so we always asked for a sanity commission when those facts arise,” said Guillot.
Guillot says if doctors find Anderson is not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish in an effort to restore her competency.
“Once the defendant is restored to competency, then they come back and they have to face their charges. It’s not a ‘get out of jail free’ card,” said Guillot.
Guillot says a hearing is set for next Tuesday for a judge to determine if a sanity commission is needed.
“Two doctors are appointed and one has to be a psychiatrist, and they examine the defendant to make their own determination as to whether the defendant is competent or not,” said Guillot.
