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Judge Boyd recalls Richard Cantu for April 17 competency update; orders follow-up on medication in custody
Summary
A hearing about Richard Cantu's competency and medication status was set for April 17. Defense counsel said Cantu had been competent in a jail program earlier but had not been receiving mental‑health medication while in custody; the judge directed follow‑up with the jail and set an interim check to confirm medication and evaluation progress.
Judge Stephanie Boyd recalled the case of Richard Cantu for April 17 to update the court on a competency evaluation and ensure the jail is providing any prescribed mental‑health medication.
Defense counsel reported that Cantu had previously been found competent after a jail‑based program in which he received injections, but that since his…
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