The Wisconsin Order on Competency is a legal document that is used by the criminal courts in Wisconsin to determine if a defendant is competent to stand trial. This document is intended to ensure that defendants have an opportunity to receive a fair trial and protect their rights. The Wisconsin Order on Competency is used when a defendant is considered to be too mentally impaired to understand the charges against them or to assist in their own defense. There are two types of Wisconsin Order on Competency: an initial order of competency and a continuing order of competency. An initial order of competency requires a psychological evaluation and is used when the court has reasonable cause to believe that a defendant is not competent to stand trial. A continuing order of competency is used when the court has already determined that a defendant is not competent to stand trial, and requires periodic reevaluation to determine if the defendant has regained competency.