An evaluation of competency can be requested or ordered any time during the trial if there is a _____ doubt about the defendant's competency. This type of doubt is a(n) _____ the preponderance of evidence standard.

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The correct answer is "bona fide; even lower standard than." This means that if there is a genuine or good faith doubt about the defendant's competency, an evaluation can be requested or ordered. This doubt does not need to meet the higher threshold of preponderance of evidence but can be based on a lower standard, indicating that even a reasonable suspicion or concern can trigger the need for evaluation.

An Evaluation of Competency Can Be Requested or Ordered Any