Kansas SB481 allows municipal judges to order psychiatric or psychological examinations to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial.
Kansas SB481 establishes procedures for municipal judges to order psychiatric or psychological examinations to determine if a defendant is competent to stand trial. If a municipal judge finds reason to believe a defendant is incompetent, the proceedings are suspended. The court may order an examination by a qualified professional or facility. If the defendant is found incompetent, the charges are dismissed, and the city attorney may file a petition in district court. The bill also outlines procedures for handling costs, evidence, and the defendant's presence during examinations.
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