Utah HB0207 modifies competency evaluation procedures for defendants in criminal cases.

Utah HB0207 amends procedures for competency evaluations in criminal cases. It requires that when a court orders two competency evaluations, they must be ordered simultaneously. The bill allows defendants to be transferred to clinical or inpatient settings for competency evaluations. It clarifies that certain provisions do not apply to progress toward competency evaluations. The bill also amends a provision related to a report of a progress toward competency evaluation.

Utah HB0207 modifies competency evaluation procedures for defendants in criminal cases.

Utah HB0207 amends procedures for competency evaluations in criminal cases. It requires that when a court orders two competency evaluations, they must be ordered simultaneously. The bill allows defendants to be transferred to clinical or inpatient settings for competency evaluations. It clarifies that certain provisions do not apply to progress toward competency evaluations. The bill also amends a provision related to a report of a progress toward competency evaluation.