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DECERTIFICATION Meet with Attorney Interview Client Obtain signed releases Obtain all records Assist attorney with engagement of experts (forensic psychiatrist and/or forensic psychologist)

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Page 1: Decertification  mitigation

DECERTIFICATION

• Meet with Attorney• Interview Client• Obtain signed releases

• Obtain all records• Assist attorney with engagement of

experts (forensic psychiatrist and/or forensic psychologist)

Page 2: Decertification  mitigation

• Interview ClientClient informationFamily InformationEducation

IEPEmployment Community ActivityPhysical/Mental HealthNon drug/alcohol related history

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Trauma/Loss Substance Abuse – Drug or alcohol

Client Family Treatment – Medical, drug, alcohol Client Family

Legal History Client Family

Self-interest, hobbies, perceptionsCompetency-related issuesCharacter Witnesses

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Decertification continued

• Assist in transmittal of all records to expert

• Maintain contact with client throughout process

• Attend decertification hearing

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MITIGATION

• Information gathering same as decertification

• Character references• Family background• Sentencing guidelines• Visit family• Prepare reports• Testify