(4)9.2.1 General Rule

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(a) Competency Requirement.

A defendant must be competent to:

  • Understand the nature and objectives of the proceedings; and
  • Assist counsel in the preparation and presentation of a defense.

(b) Presumption.

All defendants are presumed competent unless evidence demonstrates otherwise.