If, after two (2) years of intensive training on a department-approved competence to stand trial curriculum under § 33-5-501, the defendant has not made substantial progress to attain competence to stand trial, the service provider shall assess the defendant's needs and may terminate the service plan and recommend to the court that the defendant be referred to other mental health or intellectual disability services as deemed appropriate. The service provider shall report its conclusion to the court before terminating services.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 5 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services
Part 5 - Mandatory Community-Based Services
§ 33-5-501. Mandatory Community-Based Services for Felony Defendant Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
§ 33-5-504. Development of Community-Based Services Plan — Maximum Duration
§ 33-5-505. Hearing on Contest of Plan
§ 33-5-506. Assessment of Service Recipient's Needs and Progress — Report to Court