At any time from the initial court appearance through the conclusion of the transfer proceeding or the criminal case, the Court may, upon request, authorize either the prosecutor or defense attorney, or both, to engage one or more independent experts to examine the defendant for competence and any related issues.
(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 112, 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