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Form CR-280 Order on Competency - Wisconsin
What Is Form CR-280?
This is a legal form that was released by the Wisconsin Circuit Court - a government authority operating within Wisconsin. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form CR-280?
A: Form CR-280 is the Order on Competency form used in the state of Wisconsin.
Q: Who uses Form CR-280?
A: Form CR-280 is used by judges, attorneys, and court personnel in Wisconsin.
Q: What is the purpose of Form CR-280?
A: The purpose of Form CR-280 is to determine a person's competency to stand trial in a criminal case.
Q: What information is included in Form CR-280?
A: Form CR-280 includes information about the defendant, the reasons for the competency evaluation, the examiner's findings, and the court's order.
Q: How is Form CR-280 filled out?
A: Form CR-280 is typically filled out by the evaluating mental health professional based on their examination of the defendant.
Q: Is Form CR-280 required in every criminal case in Wisconsin?
A: No, Form CR-280 is only used when there is a question about the defendant's competency to stand trial.
Q: What happens after Form CR-280 is completed?
A: After Form CR-280 is completed, the court will review the findings and determine whether the defendant is competent to stand trial.
Q: Can the defendant challenge the competency evaluation?
A: Yes, the defendant can challenge the competency evaluation and request a hearing to present evidence of their competency.
Form Details:
- Released on March 1, 2020;
- The latest edition provided by the Wisconsin Circuit Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a printable version of Form CR-280 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Wisconsin Circuit Court.
