If the juvenile is found competent, then what?
If the court finds that the juvenile is competent (able to understand the court process and assist his counsel) the judge will set an adjudication hearing (trial).

Prior to the adjudication hearing the attorney will meet with the juvenile to discuss a possible plea offer and prepare for trial.

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1. Why would an attorney request a mental competency hearing?
2. Why does it matter whether I am competent or not?
3. What happens if the court orders a mental competency exam?
4. How do I know when to meet with the doctors?
5. What happens after I see the doctors?
6. What is restoration?
7. If the juvenile is found competent, then what?