Utah Admin. Code R495-830-6 - Minimum Qualifications for Specialized Forensic Evaluations

(1) A forensic evaluator providing juvenile forensic evaluations shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) meet the minimum qualifications for a forensic evaluator as defined in this rule; and

(b) demonstrate completion of the additional requirements for juvenile forensic evaluation specified in the forensic evaluator certification process required by the Department within the time period designated by the Department.

(2) A forensic evaluator providing a forensic evaluation of an individual with an intellectual disability or related condition for either the district court or juvenile court must meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) meet minimum qualifications for a forensic evaluator as defined in this rule;

(b) demonstrate competence and experience administering psychological or neuropsychological testing of individuals with an intellectual disability, or related condition as determined and approved by the Department; and

(c) have experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability or related condition, and reviewing psychological or neuropsychological testing for this population as approved by the Department.

(3) A forensic evaluator providing a mental condition evaluation for the purpose of a not guilty by reason of insanity plea pursuant to Section 77-16a-301 must meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) meet minimum qualifications for a forensic evaluator as defined in this rule, and:

(i) possess a Ph.D. or PsyD degree in clinical or counseling psychology; or

(ii) be a psychiatrist with a MD or DO degree; or

(b) a degree approved by the Department.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R495-830-6

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-17, effective 8/12/2021