Hays County officials stated that their approach to mental restoration, getting defendants ready to stand trial, seems to be effective. If an individual is legally deemed mentally incompetent, meaning a judge has found the defendant lacks a rational understanding of the trial proceedings or the ability to assist their defense attorney, the individual has to undergo mental health treatment. To see if the individual’s competency can be restored, t…
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