Court-ordered psychiatric and substance use evaluations conducted with the clinical rigor your record requires. Reporting that meets judicial and legal expectations. The role is clinical, not advocacy.
i.Common referrals
ii.Process
Referral review
The court order or referring document is reviewed to confirm scope, deadline, and the specific questions to be answered.
Structured clinical interview
Comprehensive history, mental-status examination, substance-use assessment, and standardized tools where indicated.
Written report
Clear, defensible documentation. Findings and recommendations stated within scope, separated from advocacy.
Post-evaluation continuity
If recommended and the patient consents, ongoing bridge care or medication management can be continued at the practice.
Court-ordered referrals are taken by phone first so scope and timeline are confirmed before scheduling.