Murder Suspect Mute; Court Orders Mental Health Evaluation ; Woman Accused of Killing Uncle in Hyde ParkHerndon, Astead W
Peterson (1992) states that, in order for informed consent to occur, a non-coercive relationship with mutual power between the mental health practitioner and the client must exist. He points out that an "unequal power balance in the relationship and the omnipresent threat of consequences to the...
Civil case files (including complaints, summons, injunctions, names of attorneys, court transcripts, and final judgment) Social Security number, financial records, name of jurors, mental health evaluation report, and identities of minors. Family case files (information about the plaintiff and defendant...
Probate RecordsEstate filings, executor appointments, asset inventory records, wills, and claims against the estateSealed wills, mental health records, confidential settlements, and deceased medical records Traffic Case RecordsCitations, final judgment, ticketsSubstance abuse evaluation records, juvenile traffi...
This paper describes the initial component of an evaluation of the San Francisco BHC. The study had the goal of identifying how the court works from the standpoint of professionals involved with it. The study involved administration of semi-structured interviews to professionals including judges, publ...
Introduction to California’s Diversion of Individuals with Mental Disorders In recent years, California has made strides in addressing the mental health crisis that often intersects with the criminal justice system. One significant development is the state’s “Mental Health Diversion” program, which ...
Remember that the jury will evaluate the credibility of each witness and decide whether to believe the testimony based on that evaluation. Here are some ways to enhance your credibility as a witness: ▪ Be on time or slightly early for court Although we mentioned this and the following point...
Among the guardian ad litem's duties enumerated in the statute is the duty to provide the court with a written "evaluation of the appropriateness of the guardian ... whose appointment is sought". RCW 11.88.090(3)(b)(ii). Under circumstances such as these, this evaluation should focus on...
"WHEREAS, abortion is a major surgical procedure which can result in complications, and adequate equipment and personnel should be required for its safe performance in order to insure the highest standards of care for the protection of the life and health of the pregnant woman; and" "WHEREAS, ...
This evaluation may recommend Anger/Stress Management classes A new relationship—whether personal, romantic, or professional—is a lot like buying a new car. Driving it off the lot is pure bliss. As you look around, you can scarcely take it all in. Everything smells, sounds, and...