Hurney v. Class’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “as used in this chapter, means the condition of a person who is suffering from a mental disease, developmental disability, as defined in § 27B-1-3, or psychological, physiological or etiological condition rendering him mentally incompetent to the extent that he is unable to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against him or to assist properly in his defense. (Emphasis added). The majority opinion concentrates on Edwards' ability to understand the nature and consequences of the proceeding against him; however, that is only half the inquiry—he must also be able to”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Edwards

2. “[A]ll criminal defendants have a due process right, in certain circumstances, to have their competence determined in an evidentiary hearing.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Edwards

3. “competent, lucid, responsive and relevant”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Edwards