ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As the man accused of using forged court documents in an elaborate prison escape continue to fight their charges, a new judge is pushing to take the cases to trial.
Investigators have said fake documents, made with Orange County judges' signatures, helped Joseph Jenkins and Charles Walker walk out of prison in 2013.
The pair were later caught hiding out in a Panama City Beach motel.
Four other men are charged for their roles in the case.
Attorneys on both sides were wondering if Jenkins was fit to stand trial.
A doctor testified Friday that Jenkins understands everything that is going on here and can go to trial. Channel 9's Field Sutton was also told a second doctor will say the same thing in another hearing next week.
"It's my opinion that he understands what he's accused of having done and is capable of understanding any of the elements of his case,” said Dr. Daniel Tressler, psychologist.
Assistant State Attorney Ryan Vescio said the alleged plot to hoodwink the courts with fake paperwork was unprecedented.
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Vescio told the judge he believes the trial will last a month, maybe more.
A jury will have to decide if the six men attempted to defraud Florida’s justice system.
"It's been conveyed to me that no defendant sought to plea or wanted to plea,” Vescio said.
That trial is set for two weeks from now.