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Reardan man seeks mental health evaluation

Trial has been rescheduled to April

REARDAN - A local man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting arson is seeking a mental health evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial.

Nicholas Gene Finch, 39, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 18, where attorneys indicated they would file a proposed order for a 10.77 assessment.

The evaluation, required under Washington law, determines whether a defendant is mentally competent to proceed with trial.

Finch's trial was originally set for March 19, with a readiness hearing scheduled for February 18. However, a new trial date was set fo...

 
 

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