Federal Act for the Commitment of Incompetent Persons

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Act for the Commitment of Incompetent Persons - Defines "lack of criminal responsibility", for purposes of this Act, as the lack of mental capacity to commit the offense charged as determined by the applicable law in the Federal trial jurisdiction. Directs the district court for each judicial district to designate a panel or panels of qualified psychiatrists to conduct examinations under this Act. Requires all such examinations to be conducted as expeditiously as possible with minimal restraint upon the liberty of the person to be examined. Stipulates that where confinement to a medical facility is necessary to complete such an examination, the court may so order. Requires that the accused be represented by counsel at all stages of court proceedings pursuant to this Act. Directs that an accused be referred by the court to a member of the examining panel whenever the court has reason to believe the accused may be incompetent. Requires the examing member to file with the court a report of the examination stating the medical and other data upon which the report's conclusion is based. Directs that a competency hearing be held unless the report indicates competency and the accus…