If you have received a legal charge of disorderly conduct or domestic violence, or been involved in an altercation that resulted in investigation by law enforcement or an arrest, you will often be asked to complete a mental health assessment for court.
The court requirement (or attorney request) for an assessment is often a precautionary last step in the legal process before dismissing or plea bargaining a legal charge to close a case. In other cases, adoption agencies and some government jobs proactively require mental health assessments, even if you have never had formal legal charges.
Regardless of the reason for the request, your assessment will provide you with:
Court and legal professionals only see your document if and when you choose to provide it to them. Our team of licensed or certified evaluators has experience working with lawyers and judges and knows what is expected in a standard court assessment. This will make the entire process easier for you.
DISCLAIMER: New Directions reserves the right to decline to provide mental health assessments at its own discretion. If your situation involves child custody proceedings with another parent or family member or involves a competency evaluation for guardianship, please call us before purchasing a mental health assessment.