Defendants Are Assumed Competent to Stand Trial Unless

question 18

Multiple Choice

Defendants are assumed competent to stand trial unless:

• A)they raise the issue with the court and prove otherwise.
• B)they raise the issue with the court and the prosecutor bears the burden of proof.
• C)the prosecutor raises the issue with the court and bears the burden of proof.
• D)the prosecutor raises the issue with the court and the defendant bears the burden of proof.

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