State v. Edwards

[¶ 20.] Based upon Edwards’ statements, Dr. Kennelly’s observations, and defense counsel’s concerns, Edwards’ competence to properly assist in his defense was clearly in question. Once the trial court was presented with a reasonable basis upon which to conclude Edwards may be incompetent, it should have ordered a competency hearing.

At any time after the commencement of a prosecution for an offense and prior to the sentencing of the defendant, the defendant or the prosecuting attorney may file a motion for a hearing to determine the mental competency of the defendant. The court shall grant the…