The focus of a competency evaluation is _____________________.
A) the defendant's present mental status
B) the defendant's past mental status
C) the ability of the defendant to stand trial
D) the defendant's potential for future violence
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Q14: _ formally recognized the competency rights of
Q15: The belief that the legal process should
Q16: _ focus on the strengths and weaknesses
Q17: Competency restoration _.
A) tends to be unsuccessful
B)
Q18: A defendant _.
A) is presumed to be
Q20: The dominant standard in the United States
Q21: _ of defendants referred for competency evaluations
Q22: The decision in _ encourages restoration treatment.
A)
Q23: The forensic assessment instrument for competency that
Q24: According to Wulach, there are several reasons
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