PSYC 3310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Actus Reus, Meta-Analysis, Major Depressive Disorder
10 Jan 2016
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In most jurisdictions, criminal defendants must to understand and meaningfully participate in their defence in order to be tried. Canadian psychiatric review boards perform a key role in the forensic mental health system, with statutorily defined roles and responsibilities outlined in part xx. 1 of the criminal code. A review board usually comprises of a lawyer, medical practitioner (e. g. , a psychiatrist), and lay person who has an interest in mental health issues and preferably is or was a consumer of mental health services. Responsibilities include recommending admission to and release from care facilities and treatment. Difficult questions surrounding the legal concept of fst: o. The legal doctrine of incompetence originated in 17th century english common law. The legal criteria makes reference to the psychological state of the defendant at the time of the crime, the psychological state of the defendant at the time of the crime is only relevant for the determination of ncrmd.
