In the case of Indiana v. Edwards (2008), the Supreme Court held that:

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The Supreme Court in Indiana v. Edwards ruled that there is indeed a higher standard for determining whether a mentally ill defendant can represent themselves at trial, beyond merely being competent to stand trial (CST). This decision acknowledges that the ability to conduct trial proceedings by oneself is a higher bar than understanding the trial process and cooperating with counsel.

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