What is the process for determining a defendant's competency to stand trial in Ohio?

In Ohio, the competency process is governed by a set of laws referred to as '730.' When there's a question about a defendant's competency or fitness to stand trial or aid in their defense, their attorney will raise this concern to the judge and prosecutor. The attorney essentially indicates that their client may have some sort of mental health issue that affects their ability to participate in legal proceedings. This initiates an evaluation process to determine if the defendant can understand the proceedings against them and meaningfully participate in their own defense before the trial can proceed.