State v. Wicklund

Pursuant to RCW 2.06.030(d) and RAP 4.2, the following questions have been certified to us by the Court of Appeals, Division Three: (1) Do the provisions of RCW 10.77 apply to courts of limited jurisdiction so as to govern determination of competency in those courts? (2) If the provisions of RCW 10.77 do apply, are the provisions of RCW 10.77.060, requiring a formal psychiatric examination and report, mandatory or directory?

For the reasons stated below, we hold that determinations of competency in courts of limited jurisdiction are governed by RCW 10.77 and the formal psychiatric reports and…