Competency—Utilization of Federal Facility
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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.463
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Because it is of the utmost importance that the President be fully protected at all times against deranged individuals, if the mental competency of a violator of section 1752 is in question, commitment to an appropriate Federal Medical Center, identified through coordination with the Secret Service, is recommended as an exception to the policy favoring utilization of the services of the local or nearest available psychiatrist or hospital.
But see
In re Newchurch
, 807 F.2d 404 (5th Cir. 1986).
[updated January 2020]
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