Mental Competency FAQs

  1. Why would an attorney request a mental competency hearing?
  2. Why does it matter whether I am competent or not?
  3. What happens if the court orders a mental competency exam?
  4. How do I know when to meet with the doctors?
  5. What happens after I see the doctors?
  6. What is restoration?
  7. If the juvenile is found competent, then what?
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