Which of the Following Would Be Considered Part of a Decisional

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered part of a decisional competence approach for a mental health professional evaluating adjudicative competence?

• A)Can the defendant understand information relevant to legal decisions such as pleading guilty?
• B)Can the defendant use reasoning about alternative courses of action in making decisions about his or her defense?
• C)Can the defendant appreciate the decisions that need to be made in his or her own best interest?
• D)All of the above.

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