Presumption of Fitness; Fitness Standard. A defendant is presumed to be fit to stand trial or to plead, and be sentenced. A defendant is unfit if, because of his mental or physical condition, he is unable to understand the nature and purpose of the proceedings against him or to assist in his defense.

(Source: P.A. 81-1217.)

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