Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.10056

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 330.10056 - Certified forensic examiners; qualifications

Rule 10056.

(1) An applicant for certification as a certified forensic examiner shall demonstrate to the examining facility attainment of the following educational, licensing, and experiential requirements:

(a) For social workers, both of the following:

(i) A master's degree or Ph.D. in social work from an accredited program in a curriculum substantially clinical in nature.

(ii) State of Michigan certification as a certified social worker.

(b) For psychologists, both of the following:

(i) A master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology from an accredited program in a curriculum substantially clinical in nature.

(ii) A State of Michigan license or limited license as a psychologist.

(c) For psychiatrists, both of the following:

(i) A State of Michigan license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine.

(ii) Completion of not less than 2 years of residency in an accredited psychiatry program.

(d) Familiarity with relevant literature and federal and Michigan cases pertaining to incompetency to stand trial.

(e) Knowledge of the court system, legal process, mental health law, and criminal law.

(f) Knowledge of relevant clinical and ethical issues pertinent to expert witness testimony and forensic practice.

(g) Observation and discussion of 5 examinations related to the issue of incompetency to stand trial with a certified or consulting forensic examiner.

(h) Performance of 5 examinations related to the issue of incompetency to stand trial conducted under the direct supervision of a certified or consulting forensic examiner, including attorney contacts, analysis of collateral material, and preparation of the cosigned court report.

(i) Observation and discussion of expert testimony presented by a certified or consulting forensic examiner.

(j) Performance in a mock trial as an expert witness under the observation and critique of a certified or consulting forensic examiner.

(k) Performance in court as an expert witness under the observation and critique of a certified or consulting forensic examiner.

(2) The examining facility may allow substantially similar experience to meet all or any of the requirements in subdivisions (g) to (k) of subrule (1) of this rule.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.10056

1988 AACS