The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present the webinar “When Competency Is in Question” on Friday, October 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom.

This presentation will provide attorneys with information regarding when a competency referral is warranted, what occurs during a competency evaluation, and how to understand and evaluate the resulting opinion. The presentation will also address circumstances in which obtaining a second opinion may be appropriate and what attorneys and defendants can expect following a finding of incompetency.

Attendees will learn:

• When to make a motion for competency
• What happens during the evaluation
• When to request a second opinion
• What happens if your client is found not competent

Cost for the webinar is $40 for CDAM members and $50 for non-members. To register, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.

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