In:
Assessment, SAGE Publications, Vol. 10, No. 4 ( 2003-12), p. 344-351
Kurzfassung:
Four decades of forensic research have left unanswered a fundamental issue regarding the best conceptualization of competency to stand trial vis-à-vis the Dusky standard. The current study investigated three competing models (discrete abilities, domains, and cognitive complexity) on combined data ( N = 411) from six forensic and correctional samples. Using the Evaluation of Competency to Stand Trial–Revised (ECST-R), items representative of the Dusky prongs were used to test the three models via maximum-likelihood confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). Of the three, only the discrete abilities model evidenced a good fit, indicating that competency to stand trial should consider separately each defendant’s factual understanding of the proceedings, rational understanding of the proceedings, and ability to consult with counsel. ECST-R competency scales, based on the current CFA, have excellent alphas (.83 to .89) and interrater reliabilities (.97 to .98).
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
1073-1911
,
1552-3489
DOI:
10.1177/1073191103259007
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
SAGE Publications
Publikationsdatum:
2003
ZDB Id:
2083220-5
SSG:
5,2
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