Competency to stand trial requires that an individual be able to:
a. pass a test to ensure orientation in four areas
b. prove that he or she is not delusional or hallucinatory, nor psychotic in any way
c. understand the nature of legal proceedings and be able to tell his or her story to the attorney and court
d. know right from wrong and can prove this through taking a battery of projective tests
C
Competency to stand trial requires that an individual be able to understand the nature of legal proceedings and be able to tell his or her story to the attorney and court. Tests of competency can vary from individual to individual.
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