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A person who, as a result of mental disease or disorder or developmental disability, is unable to understand the proceedings against the person or to assist in the person's own defense may not be tried, convicted, or sentenced for the commission of an offense so long as the incapacity endures.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 46. Criminal Procedure § 46-14-103. Mental disease or disorder or developmental disability excluding fitness to proceed - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-46-criminal-procedure/mt-code-ann-sect-46-14-103/
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