Coversheet For Dmh And Ddsn Evaluation Orders Form Page 2
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8STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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IN THE FAMILY COURT
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_____JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF _______________________
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ORDER FOR COMPETENCY TO STAND
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TRIAL EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
A JUVENILE
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Section 44-23-410 (1976)
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EVALUATION BY :
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(Select Only One)
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Department of Mental Health (Mental Illness)
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Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
(Intellectual Disability or Related Disability)
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A Child under Seventeen (17) Years of Age
) Docket No. _______________________________
Plaintiff Attorney: _______________________________
Hearing Date: ______________________
Defendant Attorney: ______________________________
Judge: ____________________________
Guardian ad Litem:______________________________
Court Reporter: ____________________
Address:
Date of Birth:
This matter is before me for an order requiring the juvenile _______________________,
charged with_____________________________________, to submit to an evaluation for
competency to stand trial pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 44-23-410 (1976).
BASIS FOR ORDER. I have considered the showing made in support of the motion
requesting this evaluation and have reason to believe the juvenile may lack the competency to
understand the criminal proceedings or to assist with the defense as a result of a lack of mental
competence.
This order is issued for the following reasons: _________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED: The juvenile shall be examined and observed at an
appropriate facility by two examiners of the Department of Mental Health if suspected of having
a mental illness or by two examiners designated by the Department of Disabilities and Special
Needs if suspected of having an intellectual disability or a related disability, to render an opinion
whether the juvenile is competent to stand trial.
SCCA 487 (12/2009)
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