If a pretrial defendant is found to be incompetent, they will be remanded to
A) a special jail
B) a prison hospital
C) a psychiatric hospital
D) a relative's home

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If a pretrial defendant is found to be incompetent, they will be remanded to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment until they are deemed competent to stand trial. A special jail or prison hospital may not have the necessary resources to properly address the defendant's mental health needs, and a relative's home would not be an appropriate location for someone who is legally considered incompetent.

If a Pretrial Defendant Is Found to Be Incompetent, They