A.L.Y. v. State

In these consolidated cases, the juvenile appeals from the circuit court’s ruling that he violated his probation. He argues that the court erred by failing to hold a hearing to determine his mental condition after the court had reasonable grounds to believe he was incompetent to proceed. We agree with his argument, and reverse and remand for a nunc pro tunc competency hearing, if possible under the circumstances, and for entry of a written order concerning the juvenile’s competence to proceed.

Procedural History

The circuit court placed the juvenile on probation for five cases which have been…