Mental Health


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