Illinois Evaluation Referral Order (HERO) is an order from the court that requires a criminal defendant to be evaluated by a mental health professional to determine the defendant’s mental health status. This evaluation is used to inform the court’s decision on whether the defendant is competent to stand trial or whether the defendant is in need of mental health treatment. There are three types of HERO: Pre-Trial Evaluation, Post-Trial Evaluation, and Treatment Evaluation. Pre-Trial Evaluation is used to determine if the defendant is competent to stand trial. Post-Trial Evaluation is used to determine if the defendant is in need of mental health treatment. Treatment Evaluation is used to determine the defendant’s treatment needs and progress in treatment.