NCJ Number
87554
Date Published
1983
Length
58 pages
Annotation
This selected bibliography contains over 700 listings of publications from the professional literature on the insane or mentally impaired defendant; they date from the early 1950's to 1982.
Abstract
Most of the articles are from law reviews, correctional journals, and medical journals. Subjects covered include diminished capacity, the Durham Rule, and particular State laws on insanity as a defense. Mental competency to stand trial, mental disease and criminal responsibility, legal insanity, and forensic psychology are all considered, as well as other aspects. No availability or pricing information is given.