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id: 8636305191
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 18:40 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 18:40 CST
status: reported
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# Judge urges Metro Council to fund defendant competency training

A judge urged the Metro Council to fund competency training for defendants. A council resolution would approve a contract with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for the training.

Section: [Public Safety](/nashville/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Vanderbilt University Medical Center](/nashville/wiki/vanderbilt-university-medical-center.md), [Davidson County General Sessions Court](/nashville/wiki/davidson-county-general-sessions-court.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 17 WZTV](https://fox17.com/news/local/judge-urges-metro-council-to-fund-training-to-help-defendants-become-competent-for-trial), 2026-11-12 18:40 CST: Judge urges Metro Council to fund training to help defendants become competent for trial

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