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The Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Jefferson City.
Brian Munoz
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St. Louis Public Radio
The federal lawsuit argues that the state Department of Mental Health unconstitutionally delays required treatment for individuals who have been found incompetent to stand trial and does not meet legal deadlines for competency exams.