Helpful Guide for Virtual Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations
When an individual faces legal charges, a court may order a mental health evaluation. The evaluation assesses the individual’s mental state and determines whether they are fit to stand trial.
Due to the complex nature of legal proceedings,courts use a range of assessment methods for independent evaluations of cases. One such process is a court-ordered mental health evaluation. When conducted by a neutral outside expert, it may also be called an independent psychological evaluation (IPE).
