...Oxford University Press This chapter focuses on the legal question of competence to stand trial. This form of competence (which has also been called adjudicative competence in recognition of the reality that most criminal cases are disposed of through plea negotiation rather than trial) broadly...

...Oxford University Press This chapter reviews concepts of forensic mental health assessment that are relevant to a juvenile's competence to stand trial (CST). It first provides an overview of the legal context underlying CST evaluations, with particular emphasis on questions such as whether...

...Recent data indicate that at least 90,000 evaluations of competency to stand trial are conducted each year in the United States, making this the most prevalent type of forensic evaluation ordered by the courts. A robust literature exists regarding the evaluation of competency...

...) OR to those of average youth the same age (age-peer norms standard) FLEXIBLE BAR • The CST standard matches the level of needed protection given the seriousness of sanctions being faced Chapter 1 explores the legal context of juvenile defendants’ competence to stand...

...This chapter includes a clinical vignette on Competence to Stand Trial, with accompanying questions. Reference Dusky v. United States, 362 U.S. 402, 1960. Retrieved from https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/362/402/case.html Reference Appelbaum, P. S. ( 1997 ). A theory...

...Oxford University Press Chapter 23 includes cases that are important for one of the staples of forensic psychiatric practice, competence to stand trial evaluations. Knowledge of the legal standards required for one to defend oneself, either with or without an attorney, is necessary...

... with the elderly population. The chapter reviews the adjudicative process from the perspective of the elderly defendant, focusing on detention, mental competence to stand trial, physical competence to stand trial, discovery and trial. Controversies in adjudicating and sentencing elderly defendants are discussed...

...Chapter 3 begins a discussion of competency to stand trial (CST) determinations. CST is arguably the most significant mental health inquiry associated with criminal justice proceedings. It is a “bedrock” issue in that the United States Supreme Court (USSC) has ruled that a criminal defendant’s...

...Oxford University Press Chapter 22 includes cases that are important for one of the staples of forensic psychiatric practice, competence to stand trial evaluations. Knowledge of the legal standards required for one to defend oneself, either with or without an attorney, is necessary...

... types of psychiatric evaluations that are performed. It discusses the legal basis and essential elements of competence to stand trial evaluations, the legal definition of insanity, jail diversion programs, and presentencing evaluations. The differences between treating clinicians and forensic evaluators...

...Oxford University Press This chapter examines the legal context for evaluating an adult's competence to stand trial, along with the relevant concepts in forensic mental health assessment (FMHA). It begins with an overview of the empirical foundations and limitations of competency evaluation...

...Chapter 3 provides a comprehensive but concise overview of research on competence to stand trial (CST) and competency assessment instruments. Borum and Grisso (1995 , 1996) surveyed forensic psychologists and psychiatrists with at least five years of experience...

...Gerald P. Koocher, John C. Norcross, and Beverly A. Greene Chapter 116 discusses evaluating competence to stand trial (CST) using clinical interview, health record reviews, interviews with collateral sources and the use of psychological and forensic assessment instruments. Clinical interviews...

... forensic evaluations and is written by a forensic psychologist with both academic and professional experience with that type of evaluation. Specific evaluation types discussed include competence to stand trial in adults and juveniles, criminal responsibility, violence risk in adults, jury selection...