Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Fourth Edition
Gary B. Melton, John Petrila, Norman G. Poythress, Christopher Slobogin, Randy K. Otto, Douglas Mossman, Lois O. Condie · first published 2017 · ISBN 9781462532667
A detailed manual for conducting forensic psychological evaluations in criminal and civil cases. Covers competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, sentencing, civil commitment, and other court-ordered assessments. The book teaches both the legal standards and the practical steps for fair, defensible evaluation.
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This is the evaluation clinician's handbook. If you will conduct assessments for courts, this book walks you through the reasoning, the tools, and the ethical decisions you will face.