Which of the following is currently true of competency examinations?
A) They are generally conducted on an inpatient basis.
B) Competency evaluations done by nonmedical professionals are not as trustworthy as those conducted by physicians.
C) The presence of psychosis or mental retardation automatically leads one to declare a defendant incompetent.
D) Inpatient evaluations are seldom necessary.
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