Form AOC-CR-208A Motion and Order Committing Defendant to Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus for Examination on Capacity to Proceed (For Offenses Committed on or Before Nov. 30, 2013) - North Carolina

What Is Form AOC-CR-208A?

This is a legal form that was released by the North Carolina Court System - a government authority operating within North Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is AOC-CR-208A?A: AOC-CR-208A is a form used in North Carolina for the motion and order to commit a defendant to Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus for an examination on capacity to proceed.

Q: When is this form applicable?A: This form is applicable for offenses committed on or before November 30, 2013.

Q: What is the purpose of the examination?A: The purpose of the examination is to determine if the defendant has the mental capacity to understand the proceedings and assist in their own defense.

Q: Why is Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus chosen for the examination?A: Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus is chosen for the examination because it has the necessary facilities and expertise for evaluating the defendant's mental capacity.

Q: Who can file the motion?A: The motion can be filed by the prosecutor or the defense attorney.

Q: Is the examination mandatory?A: The examination can be ordered by the court if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant may lack capacity to proceed.

Q: What happens after the examination?A: Based on the results of the examination, the court will make a determination regarding the defendant's capacity to proceed with the legal proceedings.