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CR-205

Order for Competency Examination by Department of Health Services

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective February 2, 2017

This form is used by the court to officially order that a defendant in a criminal case undergo an examination to see if they are mentally able to participate in their own case. It details what the court finds and what the court orders regarding this examination.

The court describes it as: To order forensic examination of defendant in criminal case by DHFS to determine if defendant is competent to proceed and assist counsel.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a criminal case when the court finds enough reason to doubt that the defendant is competent to proceed with their case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order issued by the court. It includes sections for the court to fill out findings and orders.
What does this form order?
It orders the defendant to take an examination of their competency to proceed, which will be done by the Department of Health Services (DHS).
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes a section stating that a hearing will be held on a specific date and time.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 2, 2017.

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