
Forensic Evaluations
Forensic psychological evaluations provide objective, legally relevant information to assist the court in making informed decisions. At Clearview Psychological Services, these evaluations are conducted with impartiality and adhere to professional, ethical, and statutory standards. We provide evaluations for competency to stand trial, pre-sentencing mitigation, immigration-related hardship, and other legally defined psychological questions.
Types of Evaluations

Competency to Stand Trial
Competency evaluations at Clearview are grounded in careful clinical judgment, detailed understanding of statutory criteria, and extensive experience working with both adults and juveniles. Reports are written clearly for legal audiences, supported by observable data, and structured to withstand courtroom scrutiny. Referral sources can expect objective findings, prompt communication, reliable turnaround times, and evaluations that are developmentally and culturally attuned.

Pre-Sentencing/Mitigation Evaluation
Our mitigation evaluations provide nuanced and clinically sophisticated context that can help the court understand the psychological, developmental, and environmental factors influencing behavior. We specialize in identifying underlying trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, emotional functioning, and historical adversity — presenting findings in a balanced, evidence-supported format that supports fair sentencing considerations while maintaining objectivity and professional neutrality.

Forensic Psychological Evaluation
We provide thorough, well-organized psychological evaluations for legal matters that do not fall into a narrow statutory category. Our reports synthesize history, test results, clinical impressions, and behavioral observations into a concise, coherent presentation of findings. Clearview is known for timely response, clear documentation, and reports that are accessible to attorneys, judges, and court professionals without losing clinical precision.

Why Choose Clearview Psychological?

Clearview provides evaluations that are objective, precisely reasoned, and grounded in documented clinical data rather than speculation or advocacy. Reports are clearly structured, logically argued, and written for legal readability — not clinical jargon. We are responsive to deadlines, accessible for communication, and experienced in presenting findings for attorneys, judges, court officers, and administrative review. Our evaluations reflect careful attention to statutory definitions, developmental considerations (when relevant), differential diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-supported opinion statements.
What to Expect
Our forensic evaluations follow a structured process that ensures fairness, reliability, and compliance with legal and professional standards. This typically includes:
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Review of relevant case records and documentation
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Clinical and/or forensic interviewing
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Psychological and/or cognitive testing where appropriate
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Structured credibility and consistency analysis
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Collateral interviews (if permitted and available)
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Integration of all data into a concise, evidence-based report
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Comprehensive reports and reliable turnaround times with time-sensitive responsiveness
Requests for clarification or supplemental documentation from legal counsel are handled professionally and promptly.