State v. McCredden

This appeal presents the question of the proper procedure to be followed where the issue of an accused’s mental competency to stand trial is raised at the point in a criminal prosecution when he is brought before a magistrate following arrest for a felony. It is a question of first impression in this court.

The statute applicable to the instant action is sec. 957.13, the first three sections of which provide as follows :

“(1) If the court is reliably advised before or at his trial or after conviction and before commitment that the defendant is probably insane or feeble-minded, the court shall…