competency proceeding

A proceeding to assess a person’s mental capacity.

• A competency hearing may be held either in a criminal context to determine a defendant’s competency to stand trial or as a civil proceeding to assess whether a person should be committed to a mental-health facility.

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法律翻译David，毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各类与电子证据开示与文件保全有关的法律文件。