Competency
A type of guilty plea that does NOT result in prison time.
Not Criminally Responsible (NCR)
Who represents you in a court room?
Defense Attorney:
Public Defender or Private Attorney
Are you in corrections or a hospital?
Hospital (Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center) Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene
What time can I go in my room?
2:30 Quiet Time :)
Tell me your most effective coping skill.
**Extra Candy Point** Tell me a time where you had to use this coping skill.
What does NCR mean?
Admission of guilt, BUT due to a mental illness at the time of the crime the person couldn't control their behavior or appreciate that what they were doing was against the law.
Whose side is the judge on?
Impartial. No ones side!
***Extra Candy Point*** How should you address the judge when he/she speaks to you?
Who was Perkins named after?
Dr. Clifton T. Perkins, a psychiatrist
What level do you have to be on to get canteen?
SILVER!
**Extra Candy Point*** What about headphones?
True/False: A coping skill is going to solve my problem
False!
What can a coping skill do though?
Name the 3 pleas you can make in court
Guilty
Not Guilty
NCR
**Extra Candy Credit** Name the 4th option
True/False: I can talk to the jury and convince them of my plea during trial
FALSE!
***Extra Candy Point*** When should you speak in court?
What area of Maryland are we in?
Howard County, Jessup Maryland.
***Extra Candy Point*** What is the address?
What days does the library book cart come to the ward?
Tuesdays around 9am.
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills.
-Fighting
-Drugs
-Alcohol
-Running away
-Negative self talk
-Avoiding the problem
Name one thing you need to be able to do to be found competent?
-Know what you are charged with
-Know court proceedings
-Be able to cooperate with your lawyer
-Know what the police say you did
-Know what pleas and what happens when you make them
-Know what maximum time is for your charges
What’s a plea bargain?
A compromise offered to you from the states attorney. Usually pleading guilty to a lesser charge/sentence.
What's the difference between Perkins and other state hospitals? (Spring Grove Hospital & Spring Field Hospital)
Maximum Security!
How do I use the payphone?
1.Family can call in to the phone number.
OR
2. Family can purchase a phone card from website.
3. Fill out withdrawal slip to purchase phone card.
Should I use coping skills when I'm not angry or stressed?
YES! PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.
The next time you go to court what type of hearing will you have?
Competency or Status Hearing
What rights do you give up if you plead guilty?
Right to a trial.
Right to appeal.
How many wards are there in the hospital?
12!
Name all the team members on your treatment team!
**Bonus candy points** If you can name their name and discipline.
Psychologist
Social Worker
Nurse
Psychiatrist
Tell me a warning sign that tells you that you need to use a coping skill.
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