Forensic Reports and Testimony

RANDY K. OTTO, PhD, ABPP, Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Law & Policy at the University of South is board certified in forensic psychology and clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has served as President of the American Board of Professional Psychology, the American Psychology-Law Society, the American Board of Forensic Psychology, and the American Academy of Forensic Psychology.RICHART L. DeMIER, PhD, ABPP, is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is retired from the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, where he conducted forensic evaluations and served as Director of Clinical Training for the facility’s internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs. He is currently the Director of Clinical Training at the School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, in Springfield, Missouri.MARCUS T. BOCCACCINI, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology and Philosophy at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas has published more than 75 articles relating to the intersection of psychology and the legal system. His research focuses on agreement among expert witnesses and field research in forensic psychology.

• Foreword Thomas Grisso, ph.d. viiPreface xiAbout the authors xvChapter 1 Introduction 1Chapter 2 Functions of Forensic Reports 9Chapter 3 Content of Forensic Reports 17Chapter 4 Principles of Forensic Reports 34Chapter 5 Structure of Forensic Reports 54Chapter 6 Interrogatories, Affidavits, Declarations, Demonstrative Exhibits, and Demonstrative Aids 91Chapter 7 Conceptual Issues Regarding Testimony 97Chapter 8 Testifying at Depositions 118Chapter 9 Testifying in Admissibility Hearings 129Chapter 10 Pretrial Preparation 137Chapter 11 Direct Examination 151Chapter 12 Cross-Examination 171Appendix A Sample Reports 223Appendix B Sample Affidavits and Declaration 315References 341Author index 355Subject index 361