A Solano County Superior Court judge ruled that Brandon Torres-Mendoza, charged with stabbings on an Amtrak train, is incompetent to stand trial. This decision, influenced by a new psychological report, suspends criminal proceedings. Torres-Mendoza will return for a placement hearing to determine if he should receive treatment at a secure facility or a state hospital. The ruling aligns with Penal Code section 1368, indicating that if defendants are found mentally incompetent, they cannot be punished until deemed competent for trial.
However, once restored to competency, criminal charges can be reinstated and a defendant can face further legal proceedings, including a jury trial.
...the judge will decide if Torres-Mendoza should be placed in MHM Services Inc. or one of five State Hospitals in California.
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