Judges and Judiciary,
Criminal
Jun. 28, 2011
Mental Competence to Stand Trial in Felony Cases
The process used to determine whether a person is competent in felony cases.
2nd Appellate District, Division 8
Maria E. Stratton
Presiding Justice
Persons charged with crimes cannot be tried if they are incompetent. Both judges and attorneys handling criminal cases must know the process used to determine whether a person is competent.
The objective of this article and self-study test is to review the rules applicable in California state courts for adjudicating competence in felony cases. Readers will learn about the standards for determining competence, the process used when a doubt exists regarding competence, the competenc...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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