No treatment, no trial

There’s a big backlog of people in jail who are stuck, waiting for mental health workers to determine if they’re competent to stand trial.

King County prosecutors estimate as of last month there are 350 felony cases in limbo.

Some people have been waiting for months. Seattle Times reporter Esmy Jimenez is here to give us some insight into what’s going on and tell us why the county says the state should have to cover the cost.

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