A Rocky View woman accused of trying to kill her husband has been deemed not fit to stand trial due to her worsening dementia condition.
According to media reports, Justice Bruce Fraser made the ruling on Thursday in a Calgary courtroom following a 30-day assessment by forensic psychiatrist Dr. David Tano. Tano said 73-year-old Rhonda Campbell was not medically fit to stand trial in his estimation as she would not be able to understand court proceedings.
The case will return to court in April to determine the next steps for Campbell.
Campbell could be dealt with under Alberta's Mental Health Act or through a Criminal Code not criminally responsible (NCR) designation.
Campbell was originally charged with attempted murder back on Jan.31.
At the time, Cochrane RCMP officers were called to her home where she surrendered herself to the police.
The victim, Campbell’s husband, was transported to a Calgary hospital with serious injuries.
After appearing in court on Feb. 5, it was decided that Campbell would receive a 30-day psychiatric evaluation to see if she was fit to stand before court.
