In Re People in the Interest of J.D. (Honorable Diana May)

The petitioner seeks relief from the district court’s orders of September 20, 2023; April 5, 2024; and May 30, 2024.

On July 8, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a rule to show cause why the district court did not err in (1) finding that a competency restoration evaluation is necessary to competency restoration, (2) finding that the Department of Human Services can conduct such an evaluation, (3) denying petitioner’s motion to strike competency evaluation, and (4) finding that the petitioner had been restored to competency.  The respondents are directed to file a written answer on or before August 5, 2024.  The petitioner has 21 days from receipt of the answer to reply.