PSYC 2400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ted Kaczynski, Prima Facie, Plea Bargain
16 Mar 2016
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Involves an assessment of the current mental condition of the accused. Goal is to determine whether it interferes with their ability to perform legal tasks. Unfit to stand trial: refers to an inability to conduct a defense at any stage of the proceedings on account of a person"s mental disorder. 3 fitness standard criteria: whether defendant is mute of malice (intentionality, whether defendant can plead to the indictment, whether defendant has sufficient cognitive capacity to understand the trial proceedings. Section 2 of the criminal code (bill c-30, 1992) Unable, on account of having a mental disorder, to understand the nature of the proceedings, understand the consequences of the proceedings, or communicate with counsel. If fit, the trial will continue, if unfit, assessment will take place. Can take between 5 and 30 days for assessment orders. Assessment will typically be conducted by a psychiatrist, but in. Canada psychologists can play a role in the examination process.
