Form AOC-CR-208B Motion and Order Committing Defendant to Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus for Examination on Capacity to Proceed (For Offenses Committed on or After Dec. 1, 2013) - North Carolina

What Is Form AOC-CR-208B?

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 Form AOC-CR-208B?A: Form AOC-CR-208B is a document used in North Carolina for motion and order committing a defendant to Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus for examination on capacity to proceed.

Q: When is Form AOC-CR-208B used?A: Form AOC-CR-208B is used for offenses committed on or after December 1, 2013 in North Carolina.

Q: What is the purpose of Form AOC-CR-208B?A: The purpose of Form AOC-CR-208B is to request a defendant to undergo examination at Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus to determine their capacity to proceed in legal proceedings.

Q: Who can use Form AOC-CR-208B?A: Form AOC-CR-208B can be used by prosecutors or defense attorneys in North Carolina.

Q: What does 'committing Defendant to Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus for Examination on Capacity to Proceed' mean?A: It means that the defendant will be sent to Central Regional Hospital - Butner Campus to undergo evaluation to determine if they have the mental capacity to participate in legal proceedings.

Q: What happens after a defendant is examined on capacity to proceed?A: After the examination, a determination will be made regarding the defendant's ability to understand the charges against them and assist in their own defense.

Q: Can a defendant refuse to undergo examination on capacity to proceed?A: In some cases, a defendant may refuse to undergo examination, but the court may still order the examination to take place.