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Order for Competency Evaluation (RCW 10.77.400) (ORCE)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is an official court order used to request and direct an evaluation to determine if a defendant is mentally capable of understanding the legal proceedings against them or helping with their own defense. It details who should perform the evaluation and where it should take place.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court is considering a motion that suggests a defendant might lack the mental capacity to participate in their own defense. It is used in connection with criminal charges.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to get a court order for a competency evaluation to check if a defendant can understand the charges against them or help defend themselves.
Who fills out this form?
The form is used when a motion is filed by the attorney for the defendant, the prosecutor, or the court itself.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2025.

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