Under U.S. federal law how long can a defendant be held once they are found incompetent to stand trial?
A) until they are found competent, potentially for life
B) until the are found competent, up to the maximum length of a jail sentence should they have been found guilty
C) there is a one year maximum under U.S. federal law
D) there is a 10 year maximum under U.S. federal law
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