Forensic Services
The Frye Center&'s psychological evaluation and consulting services assist the courts
in making decisions regarding family, civil or criminal matters. We ensure that:
- The summary and conclusions relate directly to the legal issues of the case.
- The relationship between psychological factors and the legal issues is described.
- The findings reflect standard psychological practice.
- If review or criticism of other experts and/or treatment providers is provided, we
explain any identified problems with their methods and/or conclusions.
- Research supporting our conclusions is noted.
- Our recommendations are practical and are clearly stated without professional jargon.
- All assessments are fair, impartial and objective.
Our conclusions and recommendations are aimed
at assisting fact finders in reaching a legal decision.
After completing a forensic evaluation, we are prepared
to defend the conclusions, using logical explanations
that are understandable to people who are not psychologists.
We skillfully explain complex psychological issues in a
clear and understandable language to judges and juries, who
are responsible for finding facts and making decisions.
The Center's psychologists frequently serve attorneys in Tennessee and the Southeast as:
- Consulting Experts
- Pure Experts
- Examining Experts
- Fact Witnesses
In criminal forensics, requests for services include psychological evaluation and expert testimony regarding:
- Trial competency
- Waiver of Miranda rights
- Criminal responsibility
In civil issues, requests for services include psychological evaluation and expert testimony regarding:
- Personal
injury
- Child
custody
- Employment
discrimination
- Workers
Compensation
- Product
liability
- Professional
malpractice
- Guardianship
- Vocational
disability assessments
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