Competence in the law : from legal theory to clinical application

Competence in the law : from legal theory to clinical application from legal theory to clinical application / Michael L. Perlin ... [et al.]. - Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008. - viii, 312 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview: the history, present scope, and future implications for legal competency -- Criminal competencies -- Competency and institutionalization of persons by reason of mental disability -- Competency and the civil law -- Principles and their wider implications.

9780470144206 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0470144203 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2007034469


Competency to stand trial--United States.
Insanity (Law)--United States.

KF9242 / .C66

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