Vermont H0405 amends the statute to dismiss charges if a person found incompetent to stand trial does not regain competency before the statute of.
Vermont H0405 modifies the state's criminal procedure by establishing that a person cannot be tried if found incompetent to stand trial. If a person is found incompetent, the charges will be dismissed if they do not regain competency before the statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations resumes running when a person is found incompetent to stand trial. This change affects individuals facing criminal charges who may be deemed incompetent to stand trial.
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