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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) If upon arraignment, or during any stage of the proceedings, the court has reasonable grounds to believe the defendant is incompetent to stand trial, the court shall order the defendant to be examined and his or her mental condition reported, as provided in KRS 504.080.
(2) The report of the examiner shall state whether or not he or she finds the defendant incompetent to stand trial. If the examiner finds the defendant is incompetent, the report shall state:
(a) Whether there is a substantial probability of the defendant attaining competency in the foreseeable future; and
(b) What type treatment the examiner recommends, including whether it should be provided by a treatment facility or forensic psychiatric facility.
(3) In accordance with KRS 504.080(2), the court shall schedule the case for a status conference or a hearing no more than thirty (30) days after the filing of the report.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title L. Kentucky Penal Code § 504.100.Appointment by court of psychologist or psychiatrist during proceedings - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-l-kentucky-penal-code/ky-rev-st-sect-504-100/
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