The achievements of modern medicine and research on the characteristics and pathologies of a person’s personality have long been used in such a science as forensic psychiatry. It is specialists in this industry who conduct a comprehensive study of the mental state of a person related to the investigation of a specific crime.
Forensic psychiatric examination is the main method, one might say, a “working tool” that this field of knowledge uses to find out the necessary information. Based on the result of data obtained during its course, experts can assess the permanent / temporary state of a suspect or victim at a particular point in time.
The need for such actions is not always necessary to find out the details of a criminal offense. Forensic psychiatric examination in civil proceedings is no less in demand. In the course of its implementation, we can give an opinion on the sanity of a citizen, his legal capacity and the ability to realize the consequences of his inaction or action, as such. Being a very complex study, a forensic psychiatric examination can only be carried out by a highly qualified professional psychiatrist or a group of physicians with the necessary qualifications. After the necessary analysis of all the data, the experts present an official report, which gives a description of the personality and condition of the subject.
Forensic psychiatric examination - a procedure that is carried out on request
prosecutor, lawyer or investigator, the statement of the management of the place of deprivation of liberty, a medical institution or the body of inquiry. In addition, a similar study can be carried out at the request of the victim or his relatives, the suspect himself. A forensic psychiatric examination is also ordered by a special order in respect of witnesses or the plaintiff in the event that their testimony is confused, absurd or meaningless.
In the situation, if one of the important participants in the process suffered serious brain diseases in the past or was observed by a psychiatrist, suffered severe skull injuries, was trained in a specialized institution, or was lagging behind in development, experts recommend conducting such an examination, but it is not necessary.
A forensic psychiatric examination allows you to determine the degree of guilt of the suspect, choose the correct measure of punishment, or prescribe compulsory treatment. It is it that allows you to predict possible options for human behavior in a particular situation and prevent the possible negative consequences of his actions.
Post-mortem forensic psychiatric examination deserves special attention . This study is carried out at the official request of the relatives of the deceased, as well as at the request of the investigating authorities or the court. As a result of such a procedure, specialists can establish the state of the deceased at the time of signing the important documents (testament or deed of duty). It is necessary for the adjudication of hereditary or other civil disputes, the annulment of papers and decisions certified by the deceased.