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- (1) A defendant is incompetent to proceed within the meaning of this chapter if the defendant does not have sufficient present ability to consult with her or his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding or if the defendant has no rational, as well as factual, understanding of the proceedings against her or him.
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May 3, 2015 · In general terms, an incompetent individual lacks the qualifications or ability to do something successfully. In regards to the law, however, the term incompetent refers to a person’s inability to understand legal proceedings or transactions, or lack of metal capacity to understand the consequences of his actions.
adj. 1) referring to a person who is not able to manage his/her affairs due to mental deficiency (lack of I.Q., deterioration, illness or psychosis) or sometimes physical disability.
(1) A defendant is incompetent to proceed within the meaning of this chapter if the defendant does not have sufficient present ability to consult with her or his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding or if the defendant has no rational, as well as factual, understanding of the proceedings against her or him.
Sep 12, 2024 · A person accused of an offense or a violation of probation or community control who is mentally incompetent to proceed at any material stage of a criminal proceeding shall not be proceeded against while incompetent.
incompetence - Lack of skills or ability to perform a task or duty, or, according to a court, to manage one's personal or financial responsibilities.
In popular usage, incompetence means a general lack of ability or qualification to do something. In some jurisdictions, any interested person may petition for a court to declare someone incompetent. Other jurisdictions apply tighter restrictions on the petitions.
incompetent adj. 1. : not legally qualified: as a: lacking legal capacity (as because of age or mental deficiency) b: incapable due to mental or physical condition compare competent c: lacking authority, power, or qualifications required by law [an court] [ evidence] 2: unable or failing to perform adequately [fired for being ] [an attorney ...
