PSY340H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Deinstitutionalisation, Involuntary Commitment
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M"naughten rules: formulated in aftermath of a murder trial in england, in 1843. Neurolaw can inform can inform such issues as free will, responsibility, moral judgement, and punishment. Fitness to stand trial: has to do with accused present condition, not how functioning was at time of crime, fitness interview test-revised (fit-r) has 3 components which assess: Whether the person understands the nature and purpose of the legal proceedings. Whether the person understands possible or likely consequences of proceedings. Whether the person is capable of communication with their lawyer. Person can be committed to psychiatric hospital against their will if a judgement is made that they are: mentally ill, a danger to themselves, or a danger to others. Commitment procedures fit into 2 categories: formal/judicial. Usually a request by police, a family member, or close friend. If judge has good reason to, mental health examination will occur.
