Administration of Involuntary Medication to Restore Competence to Stand Trial

[摘要] psychotropic medicationinvoluntary treatmentcompetence to stand trialcompetency restorationMarylandDefendant’s Rights Are Not Violated When Administrative Agencies Rather than Criminal Courts Authorize Involuntary Medication to Restore Competence to Stand TrialIn Johnson v. Md. Dep’t of Health, 236 A.3d 574 (Md. 2020), the Court of Appeals of Maryland considered whether involuntary medication for competency restoration could be authorized using an administrative procedure rather than a hearing before the criminal court. The court held that Maryland’s separation of powers and a defendant’s due process rights are not violated when an administrative law judge authorizes such medication.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] psychotropic medication;involuntary treatment;competence to stand trial;competency restoration;Maryland