A man accused of killing his estranged wife has been ordered to have a mental assessment.
The results will determine whether Wesley John Veit can continue with the judicial process and ultimately face trial.
Veit made his second appearance in North Battleford provincial court on Tuesday.
He is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Heidi Veit, whose body was found northeast of Wilkie on March 28.
Since Veit is in custody in Saskatoon, he attended Tuesday's hearing via video and his lawyer, Leslie Sullivan, took part via phone call.
Sullivan suggested Veit be examined by doctors in North Battleford, saying she met with him for an hour and he had difficulty understanding what was happening.
The judge and Crown agreed with Sullivan's request as Veit appeared to have trouble comprehending what the judge was saying to him and the seriousness of his charges.
The judge ordered Veit to be examined by doctors at the forensic unit at the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford, but there is no there is no space available now, so it could take weeks before an examination can take place.
The case has been adjourned until May 1.
Police have not disclosed any information on the cause of death or the events leading up to Heidi's death. She worked at Living Sky School Division as an educational assistant.
(CKOM)
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