On Wednesday, April 18, at 1 PM, the
U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in
Panetti v. Quarterman. This case focuses on the question of whether an inmate must have a rational understanding of his crime and why he is being punished prior to execution, or whether mere awareness of his situation is sufficient for mental competency. For a fuller description of the case, see
Supreme Court (Pending 2007 cases). This page includes links to some of the legal briefs filed in this case.