TY - JOUR PY - 1989// TI - Mental health expert witnesses: Of science and crystal balls JO - Behavioral sciences and the law A1 - Smith, Steven R. SP - 145 EP - 180 VL - 7 IS - 2 N2 - This article reviews the history of and basis for mental health testimony. It surveys the roles of such experts in the legal system and the concomitant problems with current approaches. Finally, it suggests specific reforms that may improve the use of mental health experts in legal proceedings.
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LA - en SN - 0735-3936 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2370070203 ID - ref1 ER -