Qualifying mental disorder affecting fitness to proceed.

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(2) A defendant may be found incapacitated if, as a result of a qualifying mental disorder, the defendant is unable:

(a) To understand the nature of the proceedings against the defendant;

(b) To assist and cooperate with the counsel of the defendant; or

(c) To participate in the defense of the defendant. [1971 c.743 §50; 1993 c.238 §1; 2017 c.634 §14; 2021 c.97 §16]


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