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TABLE 2. Procedure.

Obtain initial fact pattern from consulting agent
Determine if case falls within area of expertise
Obtain correct legal standard
Review collateral data (Review all relevant sources of information)
    Police reports, narratives, interrogations
    Audio or videotape of defendant immediately before, during, or after offense
    Victim and witness statements
    Other relevant observations of the defendant made at the time of the offense
    Crime scene photos and/or visual inspection of crime scene if necessary
    Autopsy report and photos
    Defendant's medical records
    Defendant's psychiatric records
    Other expert evaluations, testimony
    School records
    Military records
    Work records
    Financial records
    Correctional records
    Personal communications (journals, letters, Emails, etc.)
    Collateral interviews if necessary
Forensic interview
    Inform defendant of limits of confidentiality
    Conduct forensic psychiatric evaluation of defendant
Apply relevant legal standards to the facts of the case
Formulate opinion on insanity
Prepare clear, concise report (see Table 5)
Give objective testimony (see Table 1)





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