State v. Cooney

¶1 In proceedings before the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, Stephen Leroy Cooney (hereinafter Cooney) was committed to the custody of the Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (hereinafter DPHHS) pursuant to the provisions of the Mental Competency Chapter of the Montana Rules of Criminal Procedure. Cooney appeals. We affirm.

ISSUE

¶2 The issue before the Court is whether the District Court erred in committing Cooney to the continuing custody of the Director of the DPHHS under the provisions of § 46-14-301(3) and (4), MCA.

BACKGROUND

¶3 On May 29,1996,…