Donald v. State

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary and Issue

Daniel A. Donald appeals the trial court's denial of his request for a competency evaluation prior to his probation revocation hearing. Donald contends that he was entitled to a competency evaluation pursuant to Indiana statute and the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution. We disagree with Donald's statutory argument, but we agree that the Due Process Clause may warrant a competency evaluation prior to a probation revocation hearing. Therefore, we reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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