Amanda Bynes 'Mentally Capable' of Standing Trial, Judge Rules
After a lengthy hospitalization and treatment, Amanda Bynes has been declared mentally capable of standing trial for her DUI case. The family is thrilled that she is doing better and now the court proceedings will continue on after Bynes leaves the treatment facility in a few weeks.
"Amanda is making great strides towards recovery," the Bynes family said in a press release earlier. "The entire Bynes family would like to ask that they be given some measure of privacy so they can focus on Amanda's health and well-being."
The judge heard from Bynes' doctors yesterday during a special court session and was declared competent to stand trial. The conservatorship currently held by her mother will remain in place until a different court session is scheduled; it is likely that the conservatorship will remain until a judge feels comfortable with Bynes having complete autonomy. The DUI case will most likely end up in a plea deal, with no time served.
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Bynes' behavior was described as erratic before she was held on a 5150 psychiatric order, which led to her being hospitalized and receiving further treatment. During that time, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, which is currently being managed by her doctors. It has taken some time to get the correct dosing but doctors are confident that with the proper management, Bynes will have a healthy life from here on out.
She is expected to leave the private medical facility outside Los Angeles in a matter of weeks, possibly before Christmas, and live with her parents until things settle down and she gets back on her feet. Thankfully, she has the full support of her family, and has had their full support since her first DUI incident.
It's unclear what else may happen with Bynes once she is released, including whether she will try to reestablish a career in Hollywood.
