Incompetency To Stand Trial: Is Psychiatry Necessary?
Abstract
Although psychiatrists disagree about whether they should have a role in the courtroom, the legal system continues to ask their help in evaluating defendants' competency to stand trial. The authors present four case reports that illustrate how psychiatrists can and should participate in the legal process. They also suggest that psychiatrists may be able to help protect a defendant's right to a speedy trial by preventing unnecessary hospitalization.
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