Currently when one is evaluating competence, what really matters is ______________.
A) whether or not mental illness is present
B) whether or not mental retardation is present
C) whether or not a defendant has the ability to participate knowingly and meaningfully in the proceedings and assist the defense attorney
D) All of these are correct.
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