Judge finds Edward Miller incompetent; orders inpatient competency restoration up to 120 days

The court found that Edward Miller is not competent to stand trial and ordered him committed for inpatient competency restoration for a period not to exceed 120 days, according to a forensic report dated June 20, 2025.

At a hearing in cause number 241916, the judge said she had received the evaluation by Dr. Hamza concluding “mister Miller is not competent to stand trial.” The judge continued: “At this time, I am going to find that mister Miller is not competent to stand trial, that inpatient treatment is required for competency restoration, order you to the appropriate facility. This is just to get you some help, mister Miller… for a period of not to exceed 120 days from the date that he gets to the appropriate facility.”

Court process: The judge directed Miller to return to custody with the bailiff and noted the treatment order is intended to restore competency so the case can proceed. The judge and counsel discussed civil commitment as an alternate pathway if the parties wished to pursue it later, and the court noted counsel should consult about that option.

Context: The competency finding followed receipt of the report by Dr. Hamza dated June 20, 2025, and the prosecutor confirmed there was no other evidence presented regarding competency. The court’s order commits Miller to inpatient restoration; if restoration is achieved, proceedings on the underlying charges will resume in the criminal docket.

Ending: The court ordered placement for restoration, then returned Miller to custody. The judge asked defense counsel to confer about the civil-commitment option for longer-term treatment if applicable.