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United States v. Franklin, 19-00265-01-CR-W-BP. (2020)

Court: District Court, W.D. Missouri Number: infdco20200320900 Visitors: 22
Filed: Mar. 19, 2020
Latest Update: Mar. 19, 2020
Summary: ORDER BETH PHILLIPS , District Judge . On August 26, 2019, Defendant was ordered to undergo a competency evaluation. (Doc. 17.) Defendant was examined by Tiffany K. Smith, Psy.D., Forensic Psychologist. It is the opinion of Dr. Smith that Defendant is competent to proceed. (Doc. 25.) During a hearing held before United States Magistrate Judge John T. Maughmer on March 4, 2020, Defendant and the Government stipulated to Dr. Smith's report and no other evidence was offered. ( See Doc. 27.)
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On August 26, 2019, Defendant was ordered to undergo a competency evaluation. (Doc. 17.) Defendant was examined by Tiffany K. Smith, Psy.D., Forensic Psychologist. It is the opinion of Dr. Smith that Defendant is competent to proceed. (Doc. 25.) During a hearing held before United States Magistrate Judge John T. Maughmer on March 4, 2020, Defendant and the Government stipulated to Dr. Smith's report and no other evidence was offered. (See Doc. 27.) Thereafter, Judge Maughmer issued a Report recommending that the Court find that Defendant is competent to proceed. (Doc. 28.) No party objected to the Report and Recommendation, and the time for doing so has passed. Accordingly, after reviewing the Record (including Dr. Smith's report), it is

ORDERED that the Report and Recommendation of Judge Maughmer is adopted in its entirety, and this Court finds that Defendant is competent.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Source:  Leagle

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