What is a competency evaluation?
A brief description of competency evaluations in California. What is it? How is it determined? What happens afterwards?
Common questions such as: What is a forensic psychologist? How to become one? What is the salary of a forensic psychologist?
Addressing common questions such as: How to become a forensic psychologist? What does a forensic psychologist do? What is the salary of a forensic psychologist?
What is mental health diversion (PC 1001.36)?
In California, this evaluation determines whether a defendant qualifies for pretrial mental health diversion. If it is granted, criminal proceedings are suspended while the defendant undergoes psychiatric treatment. If/when treatment is completed successfully, the criminal charges are usually dismissed.