A Significant Feature of the Civil Law (Code) System Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A significant feature of the civil law (code) system is:

• A) Law made by Judges.
• B) Law based on the Roman law that developed from the code of Justinian.
• C) Adversarial based legal process.
• D) Law made by civil institutions.

Understand the legal and ethical frameworks guiding mental health assessments and actions within the criminal justice system.

Recognize the criteria and implications of different legal defenses related to mental illness, including insanity plea and competency.

Identify criticisms and challenges surrounding civil and criminal commitments, and the insanity defense.

Know the specific legal tests and requirements for determining insanity, competency, and the need for involuntary commitment.

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