Wisconsin Order for Competency Examination by Department of Health Services is a court-ordered evaluation process used to determine if an individual has the mental capacity to stand trial or be held criminally responsible for their actions. The process, which is conducted by the Department of Health Services, involves a mental health professional examining an individual to determine competency. The evaluation includes a review of the individual's mental health history, an evaluation of current mental functioning, and consideration of the individual's capacity to understand the legal proceedings and assist in their defense. The two types of Wisconsin Order for Competency Examination by Department of Health Services are Pre-trial Competency Examinations and Post-trial Competency Examinations. Pre-trial Competency Examinations are conducted when an individual is charged with a crime, but the court is uncertain if the individual is mentally capable of standing trial. Post-trial Competency Examinations are conducted after an individual has been found guilty of a crime and the court has to determine if the individual is mentally capable of being held criminally responsible for their actions.