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What does it mean when someone is declared “incompetent to stand trial?

April 26, 2017declared incompetent mean stand trial

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What does it mean when someone is declared “incompetent to stand trial?

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“Incompetent to stand trial” refers to a defendant’s mindset at time of trial. Usually, a trial will not proceed until a defendant is deemed competent to understand the charges and face his or her accusers. Return to index . . .