Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Juvenile and Adult Incompetent to Proceed Cases and Costs

Report 13-04, February 2013




Report Summary

  • Over the past five fiscal years, the number of juveniles incompetent to proceed has fluctuated somewhat. Juveniles in community competency services received fewer services per month, which reduced overall costs. The time juveniles spend in the forensic facility has decreased.
  • Since Fiscal Year 2006-07, adult incompetent to proceed cases have leveled off. Adult community competency costs have remained relatively stable, while the costs associated with restoring competency for adults in secure forensic facilities have increased.


Related Reports
  1. No Title
    Report 08-17
  2. Progress Report: Delays Reduced But Persist in the State's Juvenile Competency Program
    Report 02-54 October 2002
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Incompetent to Proceed, Forensic Mental Health, Developmentally Disabled, Competency Restoration Training, forensic hospitals, competency hearings