PSYC 2400 Chapter 8-15: textbook definitions chapters 8-15
2 Dec 2014
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Chapter 8: the role of mental illness in court. Unfit to stand trial: refers to an inability to conduct a defence at any stage of the proceedings on account of a person"s mental disorder. Prima facie case: case in which the crown prosecutor must prove there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial. Insanity: impairment of mental or emotional functioning that affects perceptions, beliefs, and motivations at the time of the offence. Review boards: legal bodies mandated to oversee the care and disposition of defendants found unfit and/or not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder. Absolute discharge: the defendant is released into the community without restrictions to their behaviour. Conditional discharge: a defendant is released; however, release carries certain conditions that the defendant must meet. Failure to meet the conditions imposed with conditional discharge may result in the defendant being incarcerated or sent to a psychiatric facility.
