(COLORADO SPRINGS) — 25-year-old Nicholas Jordan, the suspect arrested in connection to a double homicide at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) on Friday, Feb. 16, appeared in El Paso County Court on Friday, April 12 for a competency hearing, and for an update on new charges after he allegedly assaulted a deputy at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center (CJC) in March.

Jordan was ruled incompetent to stand trial by the state hospital. Prosecutors have asked for a second evaluation which was granted and is required to be completed within 35 days or by Friday, May 17.

The additional charges for the alleged assault are on hold until the competency evaluations are completed.

The hearing also addressed a motion that would allow Jordan to wear civilian clothing instead of a jail uniform during pre-trial hearings and was filed by the defense. The defense cited the media coverage and argued it could impede his client’s fair trial rights.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) objected to the motion due to the prior assault Jordan is accused of that EPSO said increased his security risk and necessitated additional deputies during his court appearances.

EPSO’s commander Deborah Mynatt testified to the administrative and safety concerns in having a defendant in civilian clothing when going from the jail to the courthouse. She also mentioned the safety risks if an inmate escapes custody.

“If that individual is in plain clothing and they run from the courthouse, there is more risk involved overall versus an inmate whose in a jumpsuit that is running from the courthouse.”

When asked why, Mynatt said, “Plain clothes are a little bit more unidentifiable in a crowd.”

The Judge denied the motion, citing the administrative burdens of additional deputies and the safety concerns of a theoretical escape.

Jordan’s next court date was scheduled for Friday, May 31.