Some problems with assessment procedures for competency to stand trial include
A) unnecessary hospital commitments of those who really were competent to stand trial
B) mental health professionals make assessments based on irrelevant medical criteria
C) often times, the defendant will not cooperate with assessment proceedings, making an accurate assessment difficult
D) All of the above
E) A and B only
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A) has all of the
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