Michigan § 330.2068 - Competency hearing.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 330.2068 — Competency hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 330.2068. Competency hearing.
(1) Not later than 30 days after a report is filed under section 1066, the court shall hold a hearing to determine if a juvenile is competent to proceed. At the hearing, the parties may introduce other evidence regarding the juvenile's mental condition or may submit the matter by written stipulation based on the filed report.
(2) Upon a finding by the court that a juvenile is incompetent to proceed and a finding that there is a substantial probability that the juvenile will remain incompetent to proceed for the foreseeable future or within the period of the restoration order, the court shall dismiss with prejudice the charges against the juvenile and may determine custody of the juvenile.
(3) The qualified forensic mental health examiner appointed by the court to determine the juvenile's mental condition shall be allowed reasonable fees for services rendered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 330.2068
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 330.2068 cover?
Section 330.2068 ("Competency hearing.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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