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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If the court finds that a defendant is incompetent to stand trial, the court shall determine:
1. If the defendant is incompetent to refuse treatment, including medication, and should be subject to involuntary treatment.
2. The maximum sentence the defendant could have received pursuant to § 13-702, § 13-703, § 13-704, subsection A, B, C, D or E, § 13-705, § 13-706, subsection A, § 13-707, § 13-708, subsection D, § 13-710 or § 13-1406 or the sentence the defendant could have received pursuant to § 13-751, subsection A or any section for which a specific sentence is authorized. In making this determination the court shall not consider the sentence enhancements for prior convictions under § 13-703 or 13-704.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13. Criminal Code § 13-4511. Competency to refuse treatment; length of sentence - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-13-criminal-code/az-rev-st-sect-13-4511/
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