No. 65808 Precedential Affirmed Processed

State v. Coco

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed November 12, 1979 · 377 So. 2d 1034

Also decided on this docket: La., December 13, 1979 377 So. 2d 1043

Opinion text

In re Craig Coco, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus. Parish of Jefferson. No. 78-2435. Writ granted in part and denied in part. It is ordered that the district court’s finding that defendant has the mental capacity to proceed is affirmed, provided that during court proceedings defendant’s mental capacity is constantly monitored by electronic device and by a physician who is present during the proceedings. Otherwise, the writ is denied. CALOGERO and BLANCHE, JJ., would grant and bring the case up.