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The Reform Act of 1832


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Forensic Psychologists

Professionals who apply psychological principles and techniques to legal issues, often involving assessments, evaluations, and testimony in court.

Legal System

The comprehensive arrangement of laws and institutions through which a society deals with criminal justice, civil disputes, and regulation of conduct.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specialized in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through medication, psychotherapy, and various other treatments.

NCRMD Criteria

Legal standards used to determine if an individual’s mental state at the time of a crime qualifies them for a Not Criminally Responsible on account of Mental Disorder defense.

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