they're referred to as the 1370s after the state penal code that describes their commitment. the average stay for a patient on this ward is 63 days. >> good morning. how are you? >> this man is undergoing evaluation and treatment for his competency to stand trial for sexual abuse of a child. >> you you understand the reason that you're here at the hospital? >> yeah. >> how are you doing with your competency? >> i have no idea. >> do you know what competency for court is? >> understanding the court proceeding. >> each patient goes through similar reviews at 30, 60, and 90 days. the staff is constantly evaluating the patients' behavior and adjustment to medication. in 1998, the state began a crackdown on hundreds of patients suspecting of faking insanity to avoid prison time. armed with new guidelines,