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The American Journal of Psychiatry, VOL. 130, No. 8

Articles | August 01, 1973

Factors Affecting Referral to Determine Competency to Stand Trial

GERALD COOKE; NORMAN JOHNSTON; ERIC POGANY

Am J Psychiatry 1973;130:870-875.

Psychological Consultant, Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Box 2060, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48106 and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.

Research Psychologist, Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Box 2060, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48106 and Associate Director of Administrative Services at Yorkwood Center and Lecturer of Psychology in Nursing at the University of Michigan

Forensic Coordinator, Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Box 2060, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48106

1973, The American Psychiatric Association

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Prior research has suggested that the competency referral has often been utilized for purposes other than evaluation of the defendant's mental competency to stand trial. This study, which analyzed referral rates in terms of differential arrest rates by crime and by geographical areas, provides more substantial findings on the factors affecting competency referrals. Proximity to evaluation facilities and knowledge concerning the use of competency evaluation laws were among the identified factors.

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