Forensic Evaluations

The Law & Psychiatry Division performs many types of psychiatric and psychological evaluations in civil and criminal legal proceedings. Faculty and trainees in the division conduct evaluations at the request of courts, attorneys, and healthcare professionals across the country. Evaluation types include but are not limited to:

Criminal Evaluations

Competency to Stand Trial
State of Mind (i.e., Insanity Defense)
Pre-Sentencing Evaluations
Competency to Waive Miranda Rights

Civil Evaluations

Psychiatric Disability
Fitness for Duty
Testamentary Capacity
Trauma and PTSD
Asylum Evaluations
Psychiatric Malpractice
Risk Assessment and Management
Child Custody
Competency for Juvenile Court Proceedings