SB 217 Indiana Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Determination of competency to stand trial.

Summary
Provides that a competency examination must be conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist, requires that the person who conducts the competency examination file a report with the court, and allows the court to order a second competency examination under certain circumstances. (Under current law, a competency examination must be conducted by two or three qualified persons, and one or more physicians who are not psychologists or psychiatrists may conduct or participate in the examination.)
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 7, 2021 Last action Jan 7, 2021
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Jack E. Sandlin
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