22-3301. Definitions. (1) For the purpose of this article, a person is “incompetent to stand trial” when he is charged with a crime and, because of mental illness or defect is unable: (a) To understand the nature and purpose of the proceedings against him; or (b) to make or assist in making his defense. (2) […]
22-3302. Proceedings to determine competency. (1) At any time after the defendant has been charged with a crime and before pronouncement of sentence, the defendant, the defendant’s counsel or the prosecuting attorney may request a determination of the defendant’s competency to stand trial. If, upon the request of either party or upon the judge’s own […]
22-3303. Commitment of incompetent defendant; limitation; civil commitment proceedings; regained competency; credit for time committed; victim notification. (1) A defendant who is charged with a crime and is found to be incompetent to stand trial shall be committed for evaluation and treatment to any appropriate state, county, private institution or facility. At the time of […]
22-3305. Procedure when defendant not civilly committed or to be discharged; order of discharge; request for hearing on competency; charges dismissed; statute of limitations not to run; victim notification. (1) Whenever involuntary commitment proceedings have been commenced by the secretary for aging and disability services as required by K.S.A. 22-3303, and amendments thereto, and the […]
22-3306. Task force to study programs for alleged offenders with disabilities who are potentially incompetent to stand trial and make recommendations. The secretary of social and rehabilitation services shall convene a task force to study current programs and laws for alleged offenders with disabilities that render such offenders potentially incompetent to stand trial, but who […]
