Forensic Evaluations in Civil Court
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There are various types of forensic psychology evaluations that are helpful in issues germane to the civil courts. Some issues relevant to civil court proceedings include child custody issues, issues assessed by independent medical examinations (IMEs), competency issues of all types (i.e., competency to handle one's financial affairs, competency to execute a will, etc.), and issues centered around civil commitment. In this Application you explore types of evaluations utilized in civil court proceedings, as well as the different reasons why and methods by which forensic psychology evaluations are performed.
Compare (similarities and differences) the three civil forensic psychology evaluations you selected.
Then explain when you would use each evaluation and why.
Finally, explain what insights you had or conclusions you drew based on your comparison.
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1. Talk about FP role in Civil court - 100 words
2. Evaluations list and their application - 200 words
3. Utilization & insight - 100 words
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Forensic Psychology Evaluations in Civil Court
There are particular evaluations utilized by the civil court because of the application and purpose of these evaluations. The Clinical Psychology Associates (2015) explain this as follows, "Forensic Psychologists perform evaluations in a large number of civil and administrative settings. These involve evaluations in Worker's Compensation systems, Disability Insurance or Social Security Disability Determinations, personal injury evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, civil competencies, and determinations involving placements or entitlements for accommodations. Evaluations may also include evaluation of possibly impaired professionals. Often, in these systems distinctions are made between treating and evaluating providers." Additionally it is important to note the particular role of the evaluating ...
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