Clinicians in court : a guide to subpoenas, depositions, testifying, and everything else you need to know

Cover Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Dedication About the Author Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Contents Prologue 1. Introduction Case Scenario: The Carveys Court and Other Adjudicative Hearings Concepts of Justice and Procedural Fairness Initiating the Court Process Pretrial Processes The Trial Deciding Appeals Other Tribunals Conclusion 2. Beginning with Yourself Experiences, Attitudes, and Triggers Roles Commonalties, Conflicts, and Moving Beyond Conclusion 3. First Contact Contacted to Be a Witness or to Provide Information A Client Complains Selecting an Attorney Confidentiality, Privilege, and Exceptions Compelling a Clinician to Disclose Conclusion 4. Preparing for Legal Proceedings Gathering Information Sensitive Information The Decision to Call You as a Witness Signed Statements Preparing for a Hearing Mental Preparation Preparing Your Clients Cases Involving Children Conclusion 5. Oral Testimony at Trial Direct Examination Cross-Examination Hearings without Attorneys Using Technology When Testifying After the Cross Conclusion 6. Clinical Records Organization of Records Contents of Records Client Rights Using Records at a Hearing Thwarting Disclosure Conclusion 7. Expert Witnesses Roles of Experts Admitting Expert Evidence Selecting Experts Contract for Services Direct Examination Cross-Examination Public Statements Conclusion 8. Documentary Evidence Types of Documentary Evidence Elements of Reports Proofreading Your Report Use of Language Conclusion 9. Claims against Clinicians Court Actions Disciplinary Hearings Avoiding Malpractice Actions Precautions Once a Claim Is Initiated Testifying Costs of a Defense Conclusion 10. Alternatives and Precursors to Adjudication Discovery Processes Pretrial Settlement Conferences Administrative Tribunals Legislative Hearings Restorative Justice Processes Problem-Solving Courts Conclusion 11. The Future of Clinicians in Court Therapeutic Witnessing Credibility and Truth Opinion Evidence Interprofessional Education Practice Standards Conclusion Epilogue Glossary Appendices Appendix A. Service Agreement for an Expert Witness for Review/Rebuttal Services (for a court case involving a parenting plan evaluation) Appendix B. Fee Arrangement for an Expert Witness Who Is Called to Testify Appendix C. Statement of Understanding by Parties to Participate in a Forensic Psychological Evaluation Appendix D. Initial Letter to Attorneys after Evaluator Received an Appointment Order Appendix E. Sample Affidavit Appendix F. Motion to Quash Subpoena Appendix G. Sample Report from a Treating Clinician in a Criminal Court Case Resources Websites and Databases for Legal Research Forensic Journals Professional Associations with Interest in Forensic Practice References Index