COMPETENCY FOR TRIAL

Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial



Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial

Introduction

The purpose of this discussion is to elaborate on the similarities and differences between juveniles and adults with respect to the competency of each of the two to stand trial. In order to do so adequately, the discussion will compare how juveniles and adults are assessed for competency to stand trial and describe the issues that distinguish juveniles from adults in terms of competency to stand trial.

Similarities and Differences between Juveniles and Adults

Issues pertaining to juvenile competency to stand trial often complicate legal proceedings and cause decision making to ...