Assignment 1: Competency to Stand Trial Assignment 1: Competency to Stand Trial Competency to Stand Trial is the assessment of an individual’s present state of mind—the time at which he or she must stand trial. A person can only be deemed not competent to stand trial after an evaluation by a forensic psychologist. It is essential to know what a competency evaluation entails, because this information is directly relevant to the psycholegal assessment questions on the comprehensive exam. In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following: Identify and discuss the issues raised in a competency hearing. Clarify which
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