DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean ordered a full mental health examination for a carjacking defendant on July 30.
Shannara Macku, 37, is charged with unarmed carjacking and assault on a police officer for her alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Oct. 19, 2024 on the 2400 block of 18th Street, NW.
A member of the Department for Behavioral Health (DBH) reported that Macku was previously found to be incompetent. However, Macku has reportedly been compliant taking her medication.
Judge McLean ordered Macku to have a screening with DBH, in hopes of restoring her competency. A date has already been scheduled.
The law says that in order to stand trial a defendant must understand the charges and be able to assist his attorney in crafting a defense.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 29.
