Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trial

Summary

The bill amends New York’s criminal procedure and mental hygiene laws to require psychiatric examiners to assess whether treatment could restore a defendant’s competence. It defines new terms, sets standards for examination reports, and outlines where and how such restoration can occur. The changes aim to give mentally ill or developmentally disabled defendants a path to regain competency rather than face immediate dismissal or incarceration.

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