MAXWELL, J., for the Court:
¶ 1. Mississippi has adopted Uniform Rule of Circuit and County Court 9.06 as a procedural safeguard to ensure an accused is competent to stand trial. Johnny James Jr. was convicted in the Newton County Circuit Court of the statutory rape of a twelve-year-old girl. On appeal, he argues his procedural due-process rights were violated because the trial court did not comply with Rule 9.06.
¶ 2. We find the retrospective competency...
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