Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law A Handbook for Lawyers

Name: Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law A Handbook for Lawyers
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ISBN: 9780199766857

ISBN-10: 0199766851

ISBN-13: 9780199766857

Edition: 2012

Authors: Ronald Roesch, Patricia A. Zapf

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While the vast majority of criminal and civil lawyers must at some time come into contact with a forensic mental health evaluation, either when requested by their side or by opposing counsel, most do not know enough about the practice to be informed consumers. Forensic assessments can vary widely based on the assessor's personal preferences, and while there are clearly defined "best practices" for most evaluations, there is no official process by which legal professionals can guarantee these practices are being followed.Designed to meet the specific needs of lawyers,Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law: A Handbook for Lawyersprovides insight into what to expect from forensic…

Book details

List price: $175.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/1/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 10.10" wide x 7.20" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English



Preface


About the Contributors



Foundations of Forensic Mental Health Assessment




Criminal



Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial in Adults




Evaluation of Criminal Responsibility




Evaluation of Capacity to Waive Miranda Rights




Evaluation of Sex Offenders




Evaluation of Violence Risk in Adults




Evaluation for Jury Selection




Evaluation for Capital Sentencing




Evaluation for Eyewitness Identification




Civil



Evaluation for Guardianship




Evaluation for Personal Injury Claims




Evaluation for Civil Commitment




Evaluation for Harassment and Discrimination Claims




Evaluation of Workplace Disability




Juvenile and Family



Evaluation for Child Custody




Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial in Juveniles




Evaluation of Juveniles' Risks and Needs




Evaluation for Disposition and Transfer of Juvenile Offenders




Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection Matters



Index