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Representing Mentally Disabled Persons in Criminal Justice System

Introductory Documents (Title Page; Foreword)

Short Table of Contents and Table of Statutes

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Diversion

Chapter Three: Solicitor and Client Issues

Chapter Four: Confessions and Statements

Chapter Five: Fitness to Stand Trial, Assessments and Appeals

Chapter Six: The Exemption for Mental Disorder

Chapter Seven: Lack of Intent due to Mental Disorder or Mental Handicap

Chapter Eight: Evidence Considerations and Jury Trials

Chapter Nine: Expert Evidence

Chapter Ten: Appeals

Chapter Eleven: Lieutenant Governor's Warrants (for Historical purposes ONLY)

Chapter Twelve: Sentencing

Chapter Thirteen: Mentally Disabled Persons in Prisons and Jails

Chapter Fourteen: Recommendations for Reform

Chapter Fifteen: Support Agencies

Chapter Sixteen: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen: Bibliography

Chapter Eighteen: Table of Cases

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