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U.S. v. Scott

United States District Court, W.D. Missouri, Western Division
Mar 11, 2009
No. 06-00410-04-CR-W-DW (W.D. Mo. Mar. 11, 2009)

Opinion

No. 06-00410-04-CR-W-DW.

March 11, 2009


ORDER


This matter is before the Court on Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays' Report and Recommendation finding Defendant Scott's competency has been restored so that he is now capable of assisting counsel in his defense. Counsel for the defendant has filed objections to the Report and Recommendation.

After making an independent review of the record and applicable law, the Court adopts the Report and Recommendation and finds that Defendant Scott has recovered to such an extent that he is able to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against him and to assist properly in his defense.

It is hereby ORDERED that:

(1) The Magistrate's Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED and shall be attached to and made part of this Order.
(2) Defendant Scott is competent to stand trial.


Summaries of

U.S. v. Scott

United States District Court, W.D. Missouri, Western Division
Mar 11, 2009
No. 06-00410-04-CR-W-DW (W.D. Mo. Mar. 11, 2009)
Case details for

U.S. v. Scott

Case Details

Full title:UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. EDWARD EARL SCOTT, Defendant

Court:United States District Court, W.D. Missouri, Western Division

Date published: Mar 11, 2009

Citations

No. 06-00410-04-CR-W-DW (W.D. Mo. Mar. 11, 2009)

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