Rodriguez v. Super. Ct.

Summary

The court held that an incompetency commitment does not end when a medical professional files a certificate stating that the defendant has regained competency. The statutory two-year maximum commitment period continues until the court decides whether to accept the certificate, because judicial approval determines whether criminal proceedings may resume or further treatment is required. The court reversed and remanded for determination of whether Rodriguez's aggregate commitments exceeded the limit and, if so, what remedy is available.