§ 3-8A-17.4. Competency hearing
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-17.4
§ 3-8A-17.4. Competency hearing
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 15 days after receipt of a report of a qualified expert, the court shall hold a competency hearing.
(b) At the competency hearing, the court shall determine, by evidence presented on the record, whether the juvenile is incompetent to proceed.
(c) Findings of fact shall be based on the evaluation of the child by the qualified expert.
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Added by Acts 2005, c. 580, § 1, eff. Dec. 31, 2005. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 387, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-17.4, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-8A-17.4
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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