Competence in the law : from legal theory to clinical application / Michael L. Perlin, Pamela R. Champine, Henry A. Dlugacz, Mary A. Connell.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

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Competency to stand trial -- United States.

Insanity (Law) -- United States.

1. Overview: the history, present scope, and future implications for legal competency

2. Criminal competencies

3. Competency and institutionalization of persons by reason of mental disability

4. Competency and the civil law

5. Principles and their wider implications.

This book provides relevant and accurate information for understanding of the critical issues faced in conducting assessments within the legal system.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780470144206

viii, 312 p. ; 25 cm