Forensic & Public Safety

Objective psychological assessments for criminal, civil, and law‑enforcement matters.

Trusted by courts, attorneys, and agencies throughout California.

  • Criminal Evaluations

    Competency to stand trial, self‑representation, Miranda waiver, insanity/NGRI, mental‑health diversion, resentencing & mitigation, violence‑risk assessment, juvenile competency & transfer.

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  • Civil Evaluations

    Capacity and guardianship, personal injury and emotional distress, employment & ADA/EEOC (fitness‑for‑duty, reasonable accommodations, discrimination/retaliation), workers’ compensation and disability, immigration & asylum, elder abuse & vulnerability, civil commitment.

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  • Law‑Enforcement & Public Safety

    Pre‑employment psychological screenings for police, fire, and public‑safety personnel; fitness‑for‑duty evaluations; second/third‑opinion assessments for law‑enforcement agencies.

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Our Process

  • We clarify statutory standards and case law relevant to the referral (e.g., Dusky for competency, M’Naghten for insanity, WIC §709 for juvenile competency).

  • We examine legal filings, police reports, medical and mental‑health records, prior evaluations, and collateral documentation.

  • We interview the examinee, administer appropriate instruments (e.g., MacCAT‑CA, R‑CRAS, HCR‑20 V3, Static‑99R, Stable‑2007, SAVRY, JACI), and assess for malingering if appropriate.

  • We consult with attorneys, treatment providers, family members, and institutional staff to corroborate information.

  • We synthesize data into a clear, court‑ready report addressing statutory criteria, case law, and the psycho‑legal question. We provide testimony as needed.

FAQs

  • Yes. We accept court‑appointed cases under relevant California statutes and can be appointed under Evidence Code §730.

  • Yes. We are experienced with secure inpatient hospitals, jails, and juvenile facilities.

  • Reports are confidential and disclosed only to authorized parties. Court‑ordered evaluations may be discoverable in proceedings.

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