A homicide defendant was declared competent and transferred from a mental health facility to the DC Jail in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Nov. 21.
Dayshawn Nolan, 22, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in an arson that killed Antoinette Davis on the 400 block of Condon Terrace, SE, on July 3, 2022.
During the hearing, parties discussed whether Nolan should be transferred from Saint Elizabeth, a mental health facility that evaluates and treats DC Jail patinets.
The prosecution argued that they wanted to follow the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)’s recommendation and send Nolan back to the DC Jail.
Defense attorney Joseph Yarbough opposed the transfer, arguing that the DC Jail would be unable to provide the continued mental health treatment that Nolan needed to sustain competence. Yarbough requested additional time to get an expert report that would explain why Nolan should stay at Saint Elizabeths instead.
A DBH representative appearing online told the court that the agency could send someone to meet weekly with Nolan at the jail to ensure he maintains his competence. Both parties agreed to the solution.
Parties are set to return on Jan. 23.
