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CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS ON MENTAL …

(9 days ago) WEBStandard 7-1.3. Roles of mental health professionals in the criminal justice process (a) Mental health professionals serve the administration of criminal justice by: (i) Evaluating and offering legally relevant expert opinions and testimony about a particular person’s …

https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/criminal_justice_standards/mental_health_standards_2016.authcheckdam.pdf

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Defense mental exams and plaintiff’s psychiatric diagnosis

(7 days ago) WEBCircumstances wherein mental examinations may be required • Plaintiff claims mental disability caused by defendant’s conduct. When a plaintiff alleges defendant’s conduct …

https://plaintiffmagazine.com/recent-issues/item/defense-mental-exams-and-plaintiff-s-psychiatric-diagnosis

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An Appellate Defender’s Guide to Mental …

(8 days ago) WEB1367 proscribes trying or punishing a criminal defendant who, “as a result of a mental health disorder or developmental disability, . . . is unable to understand the …

https://www.fdap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/An_Appellate_Defenders_Guide_to_Mental_Competence_Issues.pdf

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Performing Court-Ordered Psychological Evaluations

(2 days ago) WEBCompetency to stand trial. These evaluations examine the defendant's ability to understand the charges against them and the proceedings of the court. Competence …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/up-and-running/202011/performing-court-ordered-psychological-evaluations

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United States federal laws governing defendants with …

(9 days ago) WEBUnited States federal laws governing offenders with mental diseases or defects ( 18 U.S.C. §§ 4241 – 4248) provide for the evaluation and handling of defendants who are …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_laws_governing_defendants_with_mental_diseases_or_defects

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What if a defendant has mental health problems and/or …

(5 days ago) WEBWhen a person charged with a crime has mental health concerns several things can occur. Two are highlighted here. First, the defendant may plead not guilty by …

https://law.lclark.edu/live/news/19794-what-if-a-defendant-has-mental-health-problems

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A Guide for Prosecutors - Bureau of Justice Assistance

(6 days ago) WEBmental health disabilities. When a person has both a developmental and men-tal health disability, this is sometimes referred to as “dual diagnosis,” though in …

https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh241/files/media/document/victims-witnesses-defendant.pdf

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When Can the Government Forcibly Medicate a …

(3 days ago) WEBOver the next two years, Mitchell’s “voluntary compliance with medication” bounced around: up to 90 percent, down to 60, then 20, 62, 90, 50. He was found …

https://slate.com/technology/2022/06/forcibly-medicate-defendant-mental-illness-supreme-court-sell.html

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The Role of Indigent Defense for Defendants With Mental …

(7 days ago) WEBThe analysis used interview data to determine how public defenders and defendants made decisions related to the defendant's mental health needs, particularly …

https://www.ojp.gov/library/publications/role-indigent-defense-defendants-mental-health-disorders

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When Mental Illness Leads to Dropped Charges - KFF …

(6 days ago) WEBFor decades, mental health advocates have pushed for local services, such as intensive outpatient treatment programs and transitional placements. But as psychiatric hospitals have been whittled down, local …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/mental-illness-dropped-charges-competency-care/

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Full article: Juror decision-making regarding a defendant …

(6 days ago) WEBBackground. Juror judgements of the moral responsibility of defendants are significantly influenced by psychiatric information (Berryessa et al., Citation …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13218719.2021.1938273

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Kahler v. Kansas :: 589 U.S. ___ (2020) - Justia US Supreme Court …

(6 days ago) WEBSecond, and significantly, Kansas permits a defendant to offer whatever mental health evidence he deems relevant at sentencing. See §§21–6815(c)(1)(C), 21–6625(a); supra, …

https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/589/18-6135/

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Admissibility of Defendant’s Testimony About Mental Health

(4 days ago) WEBCourt May Limit Testimony About Defendant’s Mental Health History and Events from Childhood. In Jones v.Davis, 8 F.4th 1027 (9th Cir. 2021), the Ninth Circuit …

https://jaapl.org/content/50/3/467

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Guide on Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations Banyan Rehab

(5 days ago) WEBA court-ordered mental health evaluation is a component of the legal system designed to address complex issues at the intersection of mental health and the law. …

https://www.banyanmentalhealth.com/2023/12/08/court-ordered-mental-health-evaluation/

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Stigma and Juror Bias Toward Mentally Ill Defendants

(2 days ago) WEBThe conversation surrounding mental health has changed drastically in recent years, with a shift in focus to reduce stigma and normalize mental illness (Spagnolo et al., less …

https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4518&context=theses

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The effects of the justice system on mental health - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThe justice system as a generator of health problems and a form of institutional harassment. In every society, there are disadvantaged groups where, on the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8009114/

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Defendant mental illness and juror decision-making: A comparison …

(7 days ago) WEBAbstract. Two studies were conducted with separate student and community samples to explore the effect of sample types and the influence of defendant mental …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160252715001181

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Mental Health Diversion in California - How It Works - Shouse Law …

(6 days ago) WEBCalifornia’s “Mental Health Diversion” program may allow you to get mental health treatment when you are accused of a crime. Set forth in Penal Code 1001.36 PC, it is a . …

https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/penal-code/1001-36/

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At Circuit Court, defendants with mental health challenges - Yahoo

(Just Now) WEBThis month, Clatsop County Circuit Court saw a record number of defendants unable to aid and assist in their legal defense against criminal charges due to …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/circuit-court-defendants-mental-health-024600754.html

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT …

(6 days ago) WEBPlaintiff also names RCCF Mental Health as a defendant. The Court noted in the MOSC that it appeared that his claim involved a health provider at the RCCF, but that he only …

https://ecf.ksd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2024cv3020-15

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Your Guide to Municipal Court - New Jersey State Bar …

(3 days ago) WEBLawyer Referral Service 1245 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Suite 420 Hamilton, NJ 08619 (609) 585-6200 Fax: (609) 585-5537 Email: [email protected]

https://njsbf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/municipalcourt.pdf

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBIt was 1:19 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2019, in the Danville Correctional Center, a medium-security prison a few hours south of Chicago. Mr. Johnson, 21 and serving a …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT …

(5 days ago) WEBthe Plaintiff’s mental health, without any reasonably expected inquiry into Plaintiff’s demeanor at testimony: a failure of due care and due diligence.” (Id.) Plaintiff was …

https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/new-jersey/njdce/1:2015cv01250/315377/25/0.pdf

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Making and Responding to Proportionality Objections

(1 days ago) WEBDec. 14, 2017); Cratty v.City of Wyandotte, 2017 WL 5589583, at *3 (E.D. Mich. Nov. 8, 2017) (“A party objecting to a request for production of documents as burdensome must …

https://www.gibbonslaw.com/Files/Publication/dcefcd2b-e99c-45e3-9fb2-2080e47b6f29/Presentation/PublicationAttachment/c95e395c-30c2-4268-a905-f6f9592a7fb7/LIT_JunJul18_EDiscovery.pdf

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Appellate …

(9 days ago) WEBthat reasonable accommodation” (Graham v New York State Off. of Mental Health, 154 AD3d 1214, 1217-1218 [3d Dept 2017]; see Matter of Abram v New York State Div. of …

https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad4/Clerk/Decisions/2020/0612T1500/PDF/0992.pdf

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for denying treatment to a …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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Office of Public Affairs Justice Department Finds Nebraska …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Justice Department announced today that it found that Nebraska is unnecessarily segregating people with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-nebraska-violates-federal-civil-rights-laws-unnecessarily

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Njorgoe v. Kitsap Mental Health Services 3:2024cv05369 US …

(2 days ago) WEBDate Filed Document Text; May 15, 2024: Filing 1 COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Kitsap Mental Health Services with JURY DEMAND (Receipt # …

https://dockets.justia.com/docket/washington/wawdce/3:2024cv05369/335164

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How a Young Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey Fuels Her Advocacy …

(7 days ago) WEBThe culture needs to improve—not just for disabled people, but for everyone. Some clear examples of parts of the legal profession that may impact mental health are …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/how-a-young-lawyers-mental-health-journey-fuels-her-advocacy-work

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Prosecutor wants judge nixed over home visit with defendant

(8 days ago) WEB“Judge Cox described on the record the personal interaction with the defendant and offered his opinion as to the state of the defendant’s mental health …

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/prosecutor-demands-jurists-recusal-from-case-due-to-an-odd-at-home-visit-where-judge-obtained-personal-knowledge-about-man-who-allegedly-shot-his-own-wife-and-a-deputy/

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Office of Public Affairs Seven Defendants Sentenced for Federal

(7 days ago) WEBSeven defendants were sentenced yesterday and today following their convictions for federal conspiracy against rights and Freedom of Access to Clinic …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/seven-defendants-sentenced-federal-conspiracy-against-rights-and-freedom-access-clinic

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Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions …

(7 days ago) WEBdefendant had a mental health impairment or a cognitive impairment, or both, as referred to in section 28(1) is raised— (a) the findings which may be made on …

https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/pdf/inforce/2024-05-19/act-2020-012

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Murad Dervish’s mother testifies about his mental problems

(Just Now) WEBMore mental health professionals are expected to testify Wednesday. The trial began last week and could wrap up soon. 13 News senior reporter J.D. Wallace has …

https://www.kold.com/2024/05/15/murad-dervishs-mother-testifies-about-his-mental-problems/

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Steve Bannon: DOJ asks federal judge to start former Trump …

(8 days ago) WEB“The D.C. Circuit rejected defendant’s appeal on all grounds, including the primary argument on appeal: the requisite mental state required for a contempt of …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/14/politics/steve-bannon-justice-department-prison-sentence/index.html

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Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 …

(7 days ago) WEBArizona’s attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the state’s fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for …

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/giuliani-becomes-final-defendant-served-indictment-among-17-accused-in-arizona-fake-electors-case/

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Woman whose son is jailed for trying to murder her criticises

(7 days ago) WEBHe further suspended the final two years for six years with 18 conditions including that Coughlan abide by all directions of the probation and mental health …

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/05/13/man-with-severe-mental-illness-who-tried-to-murder-mother-is-jailed-for-ten-years/

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