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Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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Funding for defendant competency examinations. Requires the office of judicial administration to establish and administer a program to provide a regional pool of mental health examiners who are available for appointment upon request by a court to conduct a competency examination of a defendant in a criminal case. Provides that the establishment of the program is subject to appropriation by the general assembly. Funding for defendant competency examinations. Requires the office of judicial administration to establish and administer a program to provide a regional pool of mental health examiners who are available for appointment upon request by a court to conduct a competency examination of a defendant in a criminal case. Provides that the establishment of the program is subject to appropriation by the general assembly.