§ 33-7-301. Evaluation of Accused Believed Incompetent to Stand Trial — Judicial Hospitalization Proceedings — Recovery Report
When a defendant charged with a criminal offense is believed to be incompetent to stand trial, or there is a question about the defendant’s mental capacity at the time of the commission of the crime, the criminal, circuit, or general sessions court judge may, upon the judge’s own motion or upon petition by the district […]
§ 33-7-302. Determination and Notice of Restored Competence to Stand Trial
When the chief officer determines that a defendant in a state hospital or treatment resource who is charged with a crime is restored to competence to stand trial, the chief officer shall give notice of that fact to the clerk of the court by whose order the defendant was confined and deliver the defendant to […]
§ 33-7-303. Judicial Hospitalization or Outpatient Treatment of Person Judged Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity — Transfer to Forensic Services Unit — Appeal — Cost of Treatment
When a person charged with a criminal offense is acquitted of the charge on a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the commission of the offense, the criminal court shall immediately order the person to be diagnosed and evaluated on an outpatient basis. The evaluation shall be performed by […]
§ 33-7-304. Cost of Evaluation and Treatment — Court-Ordered Inpatient Evaluation to Be Completed Within Thirty Days of Admission
The cost of evaluation and treatment under this part, if the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor, will be a charge upon the funds of the county. If the court finds the defendant financially able to pay all or part of the costs and expenses for the evaluation and treatment, the court may order the […]