RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Commentary: Competently Assessing Competence to Stand Trial Can Be Trying JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law SP 189 OP 190 VO 34 IS 2 A1 Akinkunmi, Akintunde A. YR 2006 UL http://jaapl.org/content/34/2/189.abstract AB This brief commentary discusses the difficulties inherent in assessing competency to stand trial (CST), especially when attempting to match the use of instruments with the outcomes of clinical assessment. Suggestions for possible future lines of research are made.