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1 STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE INTEREST OF N.C. -- rank: 1000

... of Human Services (DHS) for fitness to proceed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a)(2).1 N.C.'s counsel argued N.C ... reasonable doubt as to his fitness to proceed or whether N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 applied to juveniles. She argued, however, that if the court ... their competency to proceed in a court proceeding,' and that N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 applies only to adults. The court found a competency evaluation ... its own report at this stage of the proceedings. See N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 and discussion infra at pp. 16-17. 6 A-1713 ... now claiming to represent DOH, continued to insist 'nothing in N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 or the Juvenile Justice Code authorizes the Public Defender to ... before the case could proceed further against N.C. Noting N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 does not expressly apply to juveniles, the court determined ...

docket:	a1713-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-05
status:	published
citation:	453 N.J.Super. 449 182 A.3d 419
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2 STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE INTEREST OF J.C. a Juvenile -- rank: 958

... judge ordered a competency evaluation of J.C. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5. Two reports were provided by a licensed psychologist, and J ... to provide a competency evaluation of J.C. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5. On March 27, 2018, Richard T. Barr, Ed.D. conducted ... a defendant's competency to stand trial are governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5, which provides that '[w]henever there is reason to doubt ... examine and report upon the mental condition of the defendant.' N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a). The statute further provides: The report of the examination ... proceedings against him and to assist in his own defense. [N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(b).] 'The standard report form for a competency evaluation requires ... Barr described the nature of the evaluation, as required by N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(b)(1), reviewed J.C.'s IEP, and A- ...

docket:	a1613-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-06-12
status:	Unpublished
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3 State v. Ambrose A. Harris -- rank: 947

Original Wordprocessor Version This case can also be found at 181 N.J. 391 or 859 A.2d 364. Original MSWord Version 181 N.J. 391, 859 A.2d 364. Original MSWord Version Link to original Document here     SYLLABUS (This syllabus is not part of the opinion of the Court. It ...

docket:	a-94-02
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2004-10-19
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4 State v. June Gorthy -- rank: 909

... delusion, defendant was competent to be tried. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5, the trial court ordered mental health evaluations of defendant to ... her ability to understand and participate in the legal process. N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a), (b). The statute sets forth findings that the court ...

docket:	A-51-14
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2016-09-28
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citation:	226 N.J. 516 145 A.3d 146
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5 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1423-18.opn.html -- rank: 782

... ability to participate in an adequate presentation of his defense. N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a) provides that 'whenever there is reason to doubt the ... sua sponte order a psychiatric examination, or competency hearing under N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a), our standard of review 'is a strict one.' State ...

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6 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. PAUL MOYA -- rank: 776

... three psychiatric and psychological experts consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5. N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5b provides in pertinent ...

docket:	a3855-98
court:	njappellate
decided:	2000-04-06
status:	published
citation:	329 N.J.Super. 499
Document Size:	40603

7 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. WAYNE J. MORUZIN -- rank: 776

... v. Harris, 181 N.J. 391, 457-58 (2004) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a)). Where, as here, a defendant challenges a court's ...

docket:	a0727-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-22
status:	Unpublished
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8 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DANIEL J. DINNEBEIL -- rank: 763

... to order that Dinnebeil undergo a psychiatric evaluation, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5, to assess his fitness to proceed. The judge granted the ... to the court, the prosecutor and counsel for the defendant. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5]. If neither the prosecutor nor counsel for the defendant contests the finding of the competency report filed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5, the judge "may make the determination [about defendant's competence ...

docket:	a5894-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-02-26
status:	unpublished
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9 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. D.L. -- rank: 763

... determine whether defendant was competent to stand trial pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a). After interviewing defendant at the Gloucester County Public Defender ...

docket:	a5632-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-03-17
status:	Unpublished
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10 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. T.J.G. -- rank: 749

... examination by a qualified psychiatrist or licensed psychologist pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4- 5(a) to determine his fitness to proceed to trial. A ...

docket:	a3012-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-04-02
status:	Unpublished
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11 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a5136-17.opn.html -- rank: 735

... ability to participate in an adequate presentation of his defense. N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 establishes the procedures to be followed should the trial court ... only if there is no psychological report prepared pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5, or if the parties contest the findings of the report ... on its own motion, followed the procedures set forth at N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5 and -6. The record shows that defendant engaged in disruptive ...

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12 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4013-17.opn.html -- rank: 732

... v. Harris, 181 N.J. 391, 457-58 (2004) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a)). Where, as here, a defendant A-4013-17T3 30 ...

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13 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. SHANE SIMPSON -- rank: 730

... examine and report upon the mental condition of the defendant." N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5(a). Here, defendant argues that a competency evaluation should have ...

docket:	a1697-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-12
status:	unpublished
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14 State of New Jersey v. William E. Rivera -- rank: 713

... 4-4(b). Under this statutory regime, if, after examination, N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5, a defendant is adjudged incompetent to stand trial, “the ...

docket:	A-11-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2011-04-26
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citation:	205 N.J. 472 16 A.3d 352
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15 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ISAAC P. ROSS -- rank: 710

... defense counsel's application for a competency evaluation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-5. 3. In December 2016, Michael A. Siglag, Ph.D., a ...

docket:	a4643-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-28
status:	Unpublished
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