Psych & Law
The least common relationship between psychology and the law, in which the law itself is the object of study
What is Psychology of the Law
Line of questioning that is accusatory and the suspect is not free to leave
What is an interrogation
What is parens patriae
This standard requires individuals to have both adjudicative and decisional competence to stand trial
What is Dusky standard
Friend of the court, third party provides relevant information to help court make a decision
These three components are required to waive Miranda Warnings
What are knowingly, intelligently, voluntarily
This Supreme Court case resulted in the need for more than just a mental illness for a person to be involuntarily committed
What is O'Connor v. Donaldson (1975)
This person makes the decision if someone is IST
Who is the judge
Law based on judicial precedent rather than legislative enactments or statutes
What is case law
In addition to the right to remain silent, these three other components are required in a Miranda Warning
What are right to an attorney, attorney will be provided for you if one cannot be afforded, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law
This statute for involuntary civil commitment refers to an individual's inability to care for themselves
What is grave disability
This level of evidence is needed to find a defendant IST
Two or more parties seek resolution of a dispute for a harm they have allegedly suffered
What is a Civil Court Case
Some examples of this are; prolonged isolation, deprivation of food or sleep, threats of harm or punishment, promises of immunity or leniency
What is psychological coercion
What are dual-purpose evaluations
This Court Case determined that an individual can not be held indefinitely for the purpose of restoring competency
What is Jackson v. Indiana (1972)
The first level of appeal, reviews challenges to court decisions to determine whether the law was applied correctly
What are Circuit Courts
These three types are all forms of false confessions
What are voluntary, coerced-compliant, coerced-internalized
In addition to least restrictive alternative and conditional release, this kind of outpatient treatment is the most controversial
What is preventative commitment
This type of competency restoration has become more available in recent years
What is outpatient competency restoration