Atlanta ? Attorneys for accused courthouse gunman Brian Nichols asked prosecutors to turn over any records that may show he was mentally or emotionally disturbed when he allegedly killed a judge and three others.

The attorneys in a motion released Thursday also said they want the state to produce any records that show Nichols reasonably believed he had “moral justification” for allegedly escaping March 11 from the Fulton County Courthouse during his rape trial and committing the murders.

Defense attorney Jacob Sussman declined to say if Nichols would argue insanity but indicated more motions may be filed.

“We filed the motion for evidence to ask if the state has anything that speaks to it,” Sussman said, declining to elaborate.

Prosecution spokesman Erik Friedly declined to comment on the defense motions. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday. No trial date has been set. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.