Section 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.Utah Admin. Code R495-830-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-17, effective 8/12/2021