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Statutes > District-of-columbia > Division-iv > Title-24 > Chapter-5a > Section-24-531-11Tolling provisions
In computing any time period in this chapter, the court shall exclude the following periods:
(1) Any time in which the defendant is unable to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence due to physical incapacity;
(2) Any time in which the defendant fails or refuses to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence;
(3) Any time due to the defendant's failure to appear for a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence; and
(4) Any time from the filing of a motion or petition through its disposition, including any appeals, which prevents or delays the conduct of a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence, including involuntary medication.
CREDIT(S)
(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 111, 52 DCR 2015.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 15-358, see notes following § 24-531.01.
Current through September 13, 2012
