Writing reports for court
Subtitle: a practical guide for psychologists working in forensic contexts
By: Jack White, Andrew Day and Louisa Hackett
Contributors: Day, Andrew; Hackett, Louisa
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Australian Academic Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Bowen Hills, Qld
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
ISBN-13: 9781921513084; 9781875378807; 9781281709165
Subjects: Expert Evidence; Forensic psychology; MEDICAL / Forensic Medicine; Report writing; Criminal psychology
Description: Examines relevant mental health state legislation relating to criminal, civil and family courts and then sets out a logical structure for writing reports for such matters.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-198).

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Front cover; Foreword; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Australian Legislation; Chapter 3: The Court Report Structure; Chapter 4: Addressing the Legal Issues; Chapter 5: Civil Compensation Issues; Chapter 6: Family Court Matters; Chapter 7: Issues Regarding Malingering; Chapter 8: Going to Court as an Expert Witness; Appendix 1: Offender Rehabilitation Programs in Australia; Appendix 2: Family Court Guidelines for Expert Evidence; Glossary; References; Back cover.