Sample Characteristics Based on Age, IQ, Gender, Race, and Type of Crime
| Characteristic | Restored to Competency (n = 40) | Not Restored to Competency (n = 18) | t | χ2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age* | 15.15 (1.7) | 14.94 (1.9) | −0.411 | |
| IQ* | 71.45 (12.7) | 62.78 (11.4) | −2.481† | |
| Gender, n (%) | 0.26 | |||
| Male | 34 (85.0) | 15 (83.3) | ||
| Female | 6 (15.0) | 3 (16.7) | ||
| Race, n (%) | 1.85 | |||
| African American | 17 (42.5) | 9 (50.0) | ||
| Caucasian | 4 (10.0) | 1 (5.6) | ||
| Hispanic | 16 (40.0) | 8 (44.4) | ||
| Asian | 1 (2.5) | – | ||
| Other | 2 (5.0) | – | ||
| Type of crime, n (%) | 2.93 | |||
| Person | 15 (37.5) | 9 (50.0) | ||
| Property | 9 (22.5) | 1 (5.6) | ||
| Drug | 2 (5.0) | 1 (5.6) | ||
| Sex Offense | 5 (12.5) | 2 (11.1) | ||
| Weapon | 1 (2.5) | 1 (5.6) | ||
| Other | 8 (20.8) | 4 (22.2) |