Discretion Is the Freedom to Make Judgments That Affect Not

question 27

True/False

Discretion is the freedom to make judgments that affect not only individuals but also the entire criminal justice system.

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Definitions:

Physically Disabled

Pertains to individuals who have long-term physical limitations or impairments that restrict their ability to perform certain tasks or movements.

Clinician's Duty

The ethical and professional obligation of healthcare providers to offer competent care, maintain confidentiality, and act in the patient's best interest.

Tarasoff v. Regents

A landmark legal case that established the duty of mental health professionals to warn individuals when a client poses a credible threat of violence towards them.

Tarasoff v. Regents

A landmark legal case establishing the duty of mental health professionals to warn individuals of threats made against them by a patient.