§27-6A-2. Competency of Defendant to Stand Trial; Cause for Appointment of Qualified Forensic Evaluator; Written Report; Observation Period; Rules
(a) Whenever a court of record has reasonable cause to believe that a defendant in a criminal matter in which an indictment has been returned, or a warrant or summons issued, may be incompetent to stand trial, it shall, sua sponte, or upon motion filed by the state or by or on behalf of the […]
§27-6A-3. Competency of Defendant to Stand Trial Determination; Preliminary Finding; Hearing; Evidence; Disposition
(a) Within five days of the receipt of the qualified forensic evaluators report and opinion on the issue of competency to stand trial, the court of record shall make a preliminary determination on the issue of whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. If the court of record finds that the defendant is not […]
§27-6A-4. Criminal Responsibility or Diminished Capacity Evaluation; Court Jurisdiction Over Persons Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness
(a) If the court of record finds, upon hearing evidence or representations of counsel for the defendant, that there is probable cause to believe that the defendants criminal responsibility or diminished capacity will be a significant factor in his or her defense, the court shall appoint a qualified forensic evaluator to conduct a forensic evaluation […]