The U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 shifted the burden of proof to whom?

A) The prosecution is required to prove the insanity defense beyond a reasonable doubt.
B) Neither, it is now a question for the jury to decide.
C) The defense is required to prove insanity by clear and convincing evidence.
D) The defense is required to prove insanity beyond a reasonable doubt.


C

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