RAKER, Judge.
This case presents the question of whether a criminal defendant who pleads not guilty and not criminally responsible and elects a bench trial must be informed by the court that this election constitutes a waiver of jury rights with respect to both guilt or innocence and criminal responsibility. We answer in the negative and hold that the defendant's waiver in this case was valid.
Respondent Stephen Marsh was charged with attempted murder and...
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