Concept information
Preferred term
Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation
Definition
- The Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants With Mental Retardation (CAST*MR) consists of 50 questions and was designed to assess defendants' understanding of basic legal concepts, ability to assist their attorneys, and ability to relate important information regarding their own legal circumstances. Its purpose is to assist forensic evaluators in determining competency in defendants with mental retardation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation (CAST*MR)]
Broader concept
Entry terms
- CAST*MR
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Competence_Assessment_for_Standing_Trial_for_Defendants_with_Mental_Retardation
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