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Legal Services for the Indigent – The Defense of Mentally Disordered Persons Accused of Crimes
Fri, Nov 21, 3:30 to 4:50pm, Marriott, Pacific I, 4th FloorSession Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel
Abstract
Three papers on the subject of the defense of mentally disordered persons accused of crimes will be presented. Findings will address the particular needs of this population, the challenges defense lawyers face in providing adequate representation, and the positive impact that targeted attention to these cases can have.
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Individual Presentations
Representing the Mentally Ill Offender: An Evaluation of Advocacy Alternatives - Dottie Carmichael, Texas A&M University; Miner P. Marchbanks, Texas A&M University; Mary Kirven, National Center for State Courts; Laura Klaversma, National Center for State Courts; Mary Beth Durkin, National Center for State Courts; Tony Fabelo, Council of State Governments Justice Center
The Role of Indigent Defense for Defendants with Mental Health Disorders: An Uncharted Issue - Jim Parsons, Vera Institute of Justice
The Role of Indigent Defense for Defendants with Mental Health Disorders: Preliminary Results - Pamela Clark Robbins, Policy Research Associates, Inc.; Henry J. Steadman, Policy Research Associates, Inc.