Competency to Stand Trial (CST), According to the Dusky Standard

question 19

Multiple Choice

Competency to stand trial (CST) , according to the Dusky standard, has two basic components to its definition. The first component refers to the accused individual's _____. The second component refers to the accused individual's _____.

• A) mental state; chances of being tried in a court where his/her native language is spoken
• B) ability to interact rationally with an attorney; understanding of how the court process works
• C) awareness of how the crime was committed; ability to interact rationally with an attorney
• D) willingness to perform necessary legal functions; past and current mental state