(a) The scope of the psychiatric examinations prescribed by CPL 330.20 shall be as follows: (1) the diagnosis and prognosis made by the psychiatric examiner concerning the defendant's mental condition; (2) the findings and evaluation made by the psychiatric examiner concerning the defendant's mental condition; (3) pertinent and significant factors in the defendant's medical and psychiatric history; (4) the psychiatric signs and symptoms displayed by the defendant; and (5) the reasons for the opinion stated by the psychiatric examiner (including, when defendant has a dangerous mental disorder, an explanation as to why, because of defendant's mental condition, he currently constitutes a physical danger to himself or others). (b) Form Y prescribes the form and contents of the psychiatric examination reports required to be filed under CPL 330.20. Forms Procedure following verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, see West's McKinney's Forms, CPL, Section 330.20, Forms 1 to 31.
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