§ 35-36-3-1 Hearing; psychiatric examination; delay or continuance of trial; confinement in psychiatric institution; competency restoration services; transmittal of information to NICS
§ 35-36-3-2 Attainment of ability to stand trial; certification; return to court; order; trial
§ 35-36-3-3 Substantial probability of attainment of comprehension to stand trial; certification; motion to dismiss; commitment proceedings; duration of retention
§ 35-36-3-4 Inability to attain comprehension to stand trial; commitment proceedings
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 36 > Chapter 3 - Comprehension to Stand Trial

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.