Competency to Stand Trial

Competency to stand trial or adjudicative competency evaluations assess the extent to which an individual possesses sufficient present capability to communicate with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding and a rational and factual understanding of the proceedings against him. Nationwide, the majority of individuals referred for this type of evaluation are found competent. In cases of incompetency, treatment recommendations and prognosis for the restoration of competency are offered.