MAR 09, 1983
Regarding (1) what agency of State government has the authority and responsibility to conduct an evaluation of a juvenile to determine competency to stand trial, and (2) may such juveniles be sent to the Reception and Evaluation Center of the Department of Youth Services for such an evaluation.
Requested by: Harry W. Davis, Jr., Commissioner, S.C. Department of Youth Services.
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