Competency to Stand Trial (CST) Has Two Basic Components to Its

Multiple Choice

Competency to stand trial (CST) has two basic components to its definition. The first component refers to the accused individual's _____. The second component refers to the accused individual's _____.

A) mental state; chances of being tried in a court where the native language is spoken
B) ability to interact rationally with an attorney; understanding how the court process works
C) awareness of how the crime was committed; ability to interact rationally with an attorney
D) willingness to perform necessary functions; past and current mental state