§ 24-531.11. Tolling provisions.

Current through October 23, 2012

In computing any time period in this chapter, the court shall exclude the following periods:

(1) Any time in which the defendant is unable to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence due to physical incapacity;

(2) Any time in which the defendant fails or refuses to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence;

(3) Any time due to the defendant's failure to appear for a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence; and

(4) Any time from the filing of a motion or petition through its disposition, including any appeals, which prevents or delays the conduct of a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence, including involuntary medication.

                
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(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 111, 52 DCR 2015.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 15-358, see notes following § 24-531.01.