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Judge Transfers Defendant from DC Jail to Mental Institution

On Sept. 3, a DC Superior Court judge transferred a domestic violence defendant from DC Jail to Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, the District’s mental institution, after he was found incompetent to stand trial.

The defendant is charged with simple assault and assault on a police officer.

Judge Michael Ryan ordered a full competency exam and treatment for the defendant. His next mental observation hearing is scheduled for Sept. 30. 

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