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Forensic Psychiatry

Services

As Director, Dr. Adamski coordinates the evaluation of all types of forensic mental health cases. Preliminary and exhaustive record review is available.

Clients are scheduled for interview promptly with the appropriate person in the Division. Psychological testing is performed when indicated. Advanced forensic methods such as the Abel Assessment of Sexual Interest, measures of malingering, and extensive neurocognitive testing are available.

To schedule an appointment or get more information, please call 304-293-3331 and speak with Sophia Bienek-Cate, Forensic Coordinator.

Consultative opinions may be requested in complex cases. Accurate reports are generated with a rapid turnaround and present clear, concise opinions that are independent and objective. The faculty and fellows have cumulatively assessed over 600 forensic cases and are experienced in deposition and expert testimony.

What Is Forensic Psychiatry?
What Should Clients Expect When Scheduled For an Interview?

Evaluations performed include:

Emotional Injury Psychiatric Malpractice Testamentary Capacity Sentencing Evaluation
Competency to Stand Trial Sexual Harassment Battered Woman Self-defense Waiver to Adult Court
Insanity Defense Workplace Violence Automatism Defense Juvenile Placement
Diminished Capacity Brain Injury Bail Evaluation Child Custody
Competency to Confess Malingering Evaluation Sex Predator Evaluation for Registration Child Abuse
Sex Offender Evaluation Wrongful Termination Release of Insanity Acquitee Parental Fitness
Workers Compensation Conservatorship Dangerousness Termination of Parental Rights
Fitness for Duty Guardianship Competency of Witness to Testify  

Others services offered include case consultation and preparation, jury sampling, jury selection, and educational programs.

Forms

Consent for Evaluation

Sample Retainer Agreement

Uniform Court Order: Competency to Stand Trial/Criminal Responsibility

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