If the competency of the defendant is in question:

A. The proceeding is stopped until the issue of competency is determined.
B. A plea of not guilty by reason of insanity is entered.
C. The defendant must be placed in a mental hospital.
D. The trial proceeds with the defense having the assistance of a psychiatrist.


A. The proceeding is stopped until the issue of competency is determined.

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