In computing any time period in this chapter, the court shall exclude the following periods:
(1) Any time in which the defendant is unable to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence due to physical incapacity;
(2) Any time in which the defendant fails or refuses to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence;
(3) Any time due to the defendant’s failure to appear for a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence; and
(4) Any time from the filing of a motion or petition through its disposition, including any appeals, which prevents or delays the conduct of a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence, including involuntary medication.
(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 111, 52 DCR 2015.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment
Chapter 5A - Evaluation and Treatment of Incompetent Defendants
§ 24–531.02. Competence to proceed — Generally
§ 24–531.03. Competence examinations
§ 24–531.04. Initial competence determination
§ 24–531.05. Competence treatment
§ 24–531.06. Court hearings during and after treatment
§ 24–531.07. Extending treatment pending the completion of a civil commitment proceeding
§ 24–531.09. Involuntary medication
§ 24–531.10. Statements made during the course of competence examination or treatment
§ 24–531.11. Tolling provisions