(1) A defendant who intends to introduce evidence of his or her: (a) Mental illness or intell ectual disability bearing on the issue of guilt, punishment, or both; or (b) Insanity at the time of the offense; shall file written notice of his or her intention at least ninety (90) days before trial. (2) The prosecution shall be granted reasonable t ime to move for examination of the defendant, or the court may order an examination on its own motion. (3) If the court orders an examination, the defendant shall be examined and his or her mental condition reported, as provided in KRS 504.080. If it appe ars the examination will not be completed before the trial date, the court may, on its own motion or on motion of either party, postpone the trial date until after the examination. (4) No less than ten (10) days before trial, the prosecution shall file th e names and addresses of witnesses it proposes to offer in rebuttal along with reports prepared by its witnesses.
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