Multiple Choice
What is a primary advantage of providing an evaluation of competency of a defendant within an institution rather than outpatiently?
A) It provides multiple opportunities to observe the defendant's behavior over time.
B) It provides one setting to observe the defendant's behavior in one time frame.
C) It provides a full evaluation of the defendant in one time frame.
D) It removes the issue of extenuating circumstances from the evaluation process.
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