NCJ Number
11677
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 18 Issue: 3 Dated: (JULY 1973) Pages: 193-196
Date Published
1973
Length
4 pages
Annotation
CLINICAL COMPETENCE, CREDIBILITY, AND A KNOWLEDGE OF THE INTERFACE OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW ARE SEEN AS ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL FUNCTIONING WITHIN OUR LEGAL SYSTEM.
Abstract
THE INVOLVEMENT OF COMPETENT, FULL-TIME PSYCHIATRISTS IN THE LEGAL PROCESS IS ESSENTIAL IF THE SUB-SPECIALTY OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY IS TO GAIN REPUTE AND ACCEPT ITS ESTABLISHED ROLE WITHIN THE ADVERSARY SYSTEM. THE AUTHOR STATES THAT IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS OF THE PSYCHIATRISTS INCLUDE DIALOGUE WITH LAWYERS AND THE JUDICIARY, AS WELL AS TESTIMONY IN COURT AS AN EXPERT WITNESS. THE ARTICLE INCLUDES QUESTIONS ASKED OF THE PSYCHIATRIST IN THE MATTER OF PRETRIAL PROCEDURES IN CRIMINAL CASES, AND PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS CONCERNING THE ROLE OF THE FORENSIC SCIENTIST.