Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Fitness to Stand

Which of the following statements is true concerning fitness to stand trial proceedings?

A) They are held to determine whether the accused understand what is happening to them and whether they are able to participate in their own defense
B) They take place in nearly all of all homicide cases
C) The court considers the mental health professional's opinion in making a judgment, but other testimony often takes precedence if it is contrary to that opinion
D) Persons with long histories of psychiatric problems are as likely to be referred for fitness evaluations as persons having acute episodes during commission of the crime