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ISBN 10: 0470144203
ISBN 13: 9780470144206
Author: Michael L Perlin, Pamela R. Champine, Henry A Dlugacz, Mary Connell
The best source for a comprehensive overview of mental competency in criminal, mental disability, and civil law, Competence in the Law prepares mental health professionals to assess questions of both civil and criminal competence and to counsel lawyers and judges in cases in which these issues are germane. A landmark contribution to forensic practice, this book equips you to expertly address critical issues faced in conducting assessments within the legal system.
Chapter 1: Overview of the Relationship between the Law and Mental Health Professionals on the Issue
A. THE HISTORY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPETENCY AND THE LAW
B. FUTURE GROWTH
C. WHY THE QUESTION OF COMPETENCE IS SO IMPORTANT TO MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
D. AN INTRODUCTION TO SANISM AND PRETEXTUALITY
Chapter 2: Criminal Competencies
INTRODUCTION
A. COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL
B. COMPETENCY TO PLEAD GUILTY
C. COMPETENCY TO WAIVE COUNSEL
D. OTHER CRIMINAL COMPETENCIES
E. IMPACT OF INCOMPETENCY FINDING ON ABILITY TO ENTER INSANITY PLEA
F. IMPACT OF INCOMPETENCY FINDING ON ABILITY TO ENTER GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL PLEA
G. IMPACT OF INCOMPETENCY ON THE TRIAL OF A DEFENDANT AS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR
H. COMPETENCY TO BE EXECUTED
Chapter 3: Competency and the Institutionalization of Persons by Reason of Mental Disability
A. INVOLUNTARY CIVIL COMMITMENT
B. COMPETENCY AND THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TREATMENT
C. COMPETENCY AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
D. COMPETENCY AND CORRECTIONAL ISSUES
Chapter 4: Competency and the Civil Law
INTRODUCTION
A. TORTS
B. CONTRACTS
C. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER DONATIVE TRANSFERS
D. GUARDIANSHIP
E. DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 5: Conclusion
A. COMMONALITIES
B. SUGGESTIONS
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Tags: Michael L Perlin, Pamela R Champine, Henry A Dlugacz, Mary Connell, Competence, Law
