Form MH-2.2 (3C-P-513) Order Finding Defendant Unfit to Proceed, Suspending Proceedings, Committing Defendant to the Custody of the Director of Health, Placing Defendant Pending Transport, and Order for Transport - Hawaii

What Is Form MH-2.2 (3C-P-513)?

This is a legal form that was released by the Hawaii State Judiciary - a government authority operating within Hawaii. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of form MH-2.2 (3C-P-513)?
A: The purpose of form MH-2.2 (3C-P-513) is to make an order finding the defendant unfit to proceed with legal proceedings.

Q: What happens after the defendant is found unfit to proceed?
A: After the defendant is found unfit to proceed, the proceedings are suspended and the defendant is committed to the custody of the Director of Health.

Q: What is the purpose of placing the defendant pending transport?
A: The purpose of placing the defendant pending transport is to ensure the safe transport of the defendant to the designated facility.

Q: Who is responsible for the transport of the defendant?
A: The Director of Health is responsible for the transport of the defendant.

Q: What circumstances would lead to a defendant being found unfit to proceed?
A: A defendant may be found unfit to proceed if they are deemed mentally incapable of understanding the nature of the legal proceedings or assisting in their own defense.