CRJU 7575 - Advanced Seminar: The Mentally Disordered Offender

Institution:

University of Colorado Denver

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Examines the offender who may be mentally disordered. A survey is made of the various phases of the criminal justice system where psychiatrists are involved, e.g., diversion, fitness, insanity and sentencing. Dangerous sex offender legislation, “Not guilty by reason of insanity” and “Guilty but mentally ill” statutes, and issues concerning confidentiality, informed consent, and treatment are addressed. Cross-listed with CRJU 5575.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucdenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-5600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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