FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

Forensic Psychology is the application of psychological knowledge to the legal system. Specifically, forensic psychologists assist those working within the legal system, such as attorneys, judges, and jurors, in making well-informed legal decisions by providing specialized professional knowledge. Dr. Yeatts has extensive training and experience in conducting forensic evaluations and serving as an expert witness in both criminal and civil commitment matters. He provides forensic services for courts and attorneys, including the following:

Juvenile Forensic Services

·         Fitness to proceed

·         Responsibility for conduct determinations

·         Malingering assessments

·         Certification/waiver to adult court

·         Risk Assessments (General, Violence, Sex Offending)

·         Independent educational evaluations

Adult Forensic Services

·         Competency to stand trial

·         Sanity or mental state at the time of offense

·         Malingering assessments

·         General sentencing/mitigation evaluations

·         Capital Sentencing Evaluations

·         Risk Assessments (General, Violence, Sex Offending)

·         Required Exam for Level 3 Commissioned Security and Level 4 Personal Protection Officers

Rates for forensic services are determined in advance and can be set on an hourly basis for all related services including consultation, testimony, and travel.

Juvenile and Adult Clinical Services

Clinical examinations assess an individual’s psychological functioning in a variety of areas, including cognitive, social, and emotional. Often the results of these evaluations are used to qualify an individual with disabilities for programming or services, and/or to recommend treatment and other interventions. Dr. Yeatts provides clinical services for juveniles and adults in the following areas:

·         Neurodevelopmental assessments

·         General diagnostic evaluations

·         Independent mental examinations

·         Disability determinations

·         Differential diagnosis

·         Personality assessments

Upon completion of clinical evaluations, Dr. Yeatts provides reports that include professional recommendations for identification, treatment, and/or referrals for additional services, if appropriate. He does not accept reimbursement through insurance. Rates for clinical (non-forensic) evaluations are typically offered at flat rates determined on an individual case basis as needs are determined.

CONSULTATION

Dr. Yeatts is available for consultation with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and other mental health professionals regarding various concerns related to forensic evaluations in criminal or civil cases or mental health treatment in forensic settings.