Examinations of Competency to Stand Trial
Foundations in Mental Health Case Law

Introduction to the Volume

Section 1 - Standards of Competency

Introduction to Section 1

Cases: Youtsey v. United States; Dusky v. United States; Wieter v. Settle

Implications for Examiners

Section 2 - Thresholds for Competency Examinations

Introduction to Section 2

Cases: Kenner v. United States; Pate v. Robinson; Drope v. Missouri; Seidner v. United States

Implications for Examiners

Section 3 - Constitutional & Judicial Considerations

Introduction to Section 3

Cases: McDonald v. United States; Medina v. California; Cooper v. Oklahoma; Godinez v. Moran; North Carolina v. Alford; United States v. Greer

Implications for Examiners

Section 4 - Incompetent Defendants

Introduction to Section 4

Cases: Riggins v. Nevada; Van Khiem v. United States; United States v. Weston; United States v. Brandon; Sell v. United States; Jackson v. Indiana; United States v. Duhon

Implications for Examiners

Section 5 - Amnesia & Competency

Introduction to Section 5

Cases: Wilson v. United States; United States v. Swanson; United States v. Borum; United States v. Stevens

Implications for Examiners

Appendices

Appendix A: Legal Citations

Appendix B: Relevant Clauses & Amendments to the United States Constitution