Establishes provisions relating to persons lacking mental capacity to understand certain proceedings

Summary

The bill directs judges to order psychiatric or psychological evaluations when they suspect a defendant cannot comprehend the proceedings or help in their defense. It specifies how exams are performed, what the written reports must contain, and how courts should decide on custody, bond, or treatment. The aim is to ensure mentally incapacitated defendants receive proper assessment before trial.

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