Parry, John. Mental Disability Law, Evidence, and Testimony: A Comprehensive Reference Manual for Lawyers, Judges, and Mental Disability Professionals. Washington, DC: American Bar Association, Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law, 2007. [KF480 .P3696 2007]
Written for lawyers, judges, and law students, this text walks the reader through the variety of situations where an individual's mental disability might arise. This work covers areas like civil and criminal incompetency, a legal, evidentiary, and empirical overview, mental impairment and mental harm, and diminished culpability.
Turnage, Benjamin M. North Carolina Civil Commitment Manual. Chapel Hill, NC: UNC School of Government; Durham, NC: North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services, 2011. [KFN7764.Z9 N49 2011]
This practice manual analyzes North Carolina law as it applies to commitments and admissions to 24 hour facilities and outpatient commitments. The work covers voluntary and involuntary commitment of minors, adults and inmates for reasons ranging from substance abuse issues, being found guilty by reason of insanity, and incompetence. It includes sample forms and motions as well as advice on working with clients.
