In the Typical Criminal Case Where Competency Is in Question

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the typical criminal case where competency is in question, ______.

• A) at least three competency evaluations are performed
• B) at least two evaluations are conducted by different clinicians
• C) the judge agrees with the recommendation made by the clinician
• D) the offender is released while the assessment is being conducted

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