Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial

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Main Author: Zapf <A NAME="top1"></A>,Patricia A.
Publication Date: 1997
Other Authors: Roesch <A NAME="top2"></A>,Ronald
Format: Article
Language: eng
Source: Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
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Summary: The article is focused on the issue of competency to stand trial and the need for reform in the manner in which individuals are evaluated by mental health professionals. The authors argue that criminal defendants for the purpose of evaluation are unnecessarily detered in forensic facilities for the purpose of evaluation fitness to stand trial. A large number of studies have demonstrated that community-based screening of fitness is both feasible and cost effective. Legal and Mental Health professionals will need to work toghether to ensure that this reform is realized.
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
title Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
spellingShingle Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
Zapf <A NAME="top1"></A>,Patricia A.
Competency to stand trial
Legal System Reform
Community-based screening of fitness
title_short Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
title_full Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
title_fullStr Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
title_full_unstemmed Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
title_sort Alternatives to inpatient evaluations of fitness to stand trial
author Zapf <A NAME="top1"></A>,Patricia A.
author_facet Zapf <A NAME="top1"></A>,Patricia A.
Roesch <A NAME="top2"></A>,Ronald
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author2 Roesch <A NAME="top2"></A>,Ronald
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Zapf <A NAME="top1"></A>,Patricia A.
Roesch <A NAME="top2"></A>,Ronald
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Competency to stand trial
Legal System Reform
Community-based screening of fitness
topic Competency to stand trial
Legal System Reform
Community-based screening of fitness
description The article is focused on the issue of competency to stand trial and the need for reform in the manner in which individuals are evaluated by mental health professionals. The authors argue that criminal defendants for the purpose of evaluation are unnecessarily detered in forensic facilities for the purpose of evaluation fitness to stand trial. A large number of studies have demonstrated that community-based screening of fitness is both feasible and cost effective. Legal and Mental Health professionals will need to work toghether to ensure that this reform is realized.
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