Which of the following reflects the general results of competence evaluation?
A. Less than 45% of the defendants referred for evaluation are ultimately found competent to stand trial
B. When very rigorous examinations are conducted, the rate of defendants found competent approaches 90%
C. Nearly 20% of the defendants referred for evaluation are ultimately found competent to stand trial
D. Rigorous examinations confirm that the rate of defendants found competent does not exceed 65%
Answer: B
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