In what circumstances will a court appoint a psychologist to examine a defendant who is developmentally disabled?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jackson, F066062 (Cal. App. 2015):
In People v. Castro, supra, 78 Cal.App.4th 1402, the defendant was charged with murder and various other crimes. At defense counsel's request, the trial court appointed a psychotherapist to examine her to determine if her mental condition might be the basis for a defense. (Evid. Code, 1017.) The psychotherapist submitted a report saying the defendant was developmentally disabled. Counsel therefore asked the court to appoint
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