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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > forensic assessment in civil and criminal cases > Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > forensic assessment in civil and criminal cases > Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > criminal competencies > Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > criminal competencies > Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation

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Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation  

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  • 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]

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