Arizona
law restricts the performance of court-ordered competency evaluations in
criminal and juvenile cases to mental health experts who are approved by the
court under court-developed guidelines. This program is designed for licensed
Arizona physicians and licensed Arizona psychologists with forensic experience
who seek to become court-approved evaluators in criminal and juvenile cases.
Faculty include judges and mental health experts from throughout Arizona.
The
program provides 17.50 hours of continuing education for adult competency
and restoration, and 2.00 hours for juvenile
competency matters. Evaluators currently on a court-approved list are
encouraged to attend and may be required by a local court to attend as part of
the requirements to remain on the approved list.
Attendance
at this program does not guarantee placement on
the court-approved list of evaluators. Registration
preference will be given to psychiatrists and psychologists interested in
conducting competency evaluations for the court.
Legal Competency Brochure