Why is it important that a defendant be “competent” to stand trial? Should the government be allowed to force a defendant to take medication to make him/her competent to stand trial? What are the rules in your state for determining competency?

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Why is it important that a defendant be “competent” to stand trial? Should the government be allowed to force a defendant to take medication to make him/her competent to stand trial? What are the rules in your state for determining competency? 

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