Rule RCr 8.06 – Incapacity to stand trial

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kentucky

If upon arraignment or during the proceedings there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant lacks the capacity to appreciate the nature and consequences of the proceedings against him or her, or to participate rationally in his or her defense, all proceedings shall be postponed until the issue of incapacity is determined as provided by KRS 504.100.

Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 8.06

Amended by Order 98-3, eff. 3-1-99; prior amendments eff. 1-1-87 (Order 86-3), 9-1-81 (Order 81-5); adopted eff. 1-1-63