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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A judge is now reviewing arguments of whether or NOT Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper Wanda Barzee should be forcibly medicated in an attempt to restore her competency.
On Monday, both the state and defense submitted their written arguments to the judge.
In the documents, prosecutors argued there's a 70 percent likelihood that anti-psychotic medication will restore Barzee's competency.
However, the defense says the evidence is overwhelming that forcible medication is NOT likely to render Barzee competent.
Doctors at the Utah State Hospital have testified they've tried everything to restore Barzee's competency except medication. Which she refuses to take because she does NOT believe she's mentally ill.
Barzee was first ruled incompetent to stand trial in January of 2004.
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Information from: Deseret Morning News
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