At HD Psychologists, we provide Expert Witness Psychological Assessment Reports for courts and individuals, these reports are Provided by fully qualified registered psychologists in producing objective and evidence-based psychological assessment reports for matters under Section 14 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act.
Section 14 of the New South Wales NSW Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act is commonly used to divert those who suffer from mental conditions away from criminal penalisation and towards getting the help and treatment they need. A section 14 can be granted in situations where someone was suffering from a mental condition at the time of the alleged offence, or can be shown to be suffering from an ongoing mental condition during the court proceedings.
If you have been charged with an offence and you are granted a section 14 mental health order, it means that you will bypass the court system in favour of a court-mandated treatment plan and won’t receive a criminal conviction. The magistrate may dismiss the charges altogether as long as you agree to participate in a treatment plan. In other cases, they may adjourn the court proceedings until you have undergone treatment to see how you respond.
If you are currently in custody, you may be able to successfully obtain bail if you can get a section 14 order. This will allow you to remain out of custody until your court date on the condition that you participate in the mandatory treatment program.
The definition of a mental health condition is less severe than a developmental disability or mental illness. Mental health conditions can cover a range of different issues including anxiety, depression, severe substance abuse. A mental health condition is broadly defined as a mental health problem which is treatable through a psychologist or counselling.
Our psychologists are professionally qualified to provide assessment reports and treatments relating to most expert witness matters as they have been from the first day of their registration with Australian Health Registration Authority AHPRA. At HD psychology we have done numerous psychological assessment reports on behalf of our clients to be submitted to the Courts, Department of Immigration, Migration Review Tribunal, and Educational institutions.
The quality of our reports is insured by face to face interviewing and assessment; the use of psychometric tests when appropriate, and consultation with the referees to ensure we clearly understand and provide for the requirements of the reports. However, on odd occasions and where the possibility of face to face interviews has been difficult we have collated much information from other sources to develop comprehensive psychological reports.
We can be best contacted on (001161) 1800977866 or via our “contact us” page email service.