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    The Focus of a Competency Evaluation Is _____________________
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The Focus of a Competency Evaluation Is _____________________

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The focus of a competency evaluation is _____________________.


A) the defendant's present mental status
B) the defendant's past mental status
C) the ability of the defendant to stand trial
D) the defendant's potential for future violence

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