Midterm Flashcards
trail or jury consultant
in Canada: expert works with attorneys to assist in case strategy + witness preparation
in US: all the above plus jury selection
expert witness
testifies in court based on specialized knowledge; usually about an individual’s mental health or general theory + research in psychology and law
evaluator
assess mental health issues related to legal issues; evaluations of criminal defendants or parties to civil litigation with respect to mental health issues that relate to the legal issue at hand
treatment provider
offers treatment and programs for those involved in criminal/civil proceedings
correctional psychologist
direct service delivery (evaluation + treatment) in a correctional institution or individual out on probation/parole
researcher
design/implement research on psychological issues relevant to the law
academic
teaching, research, and a host of other education -related activities
psychology in the law
use of psychological methods to address legal issues
psychology and law
using psychological principles to analyze and examine the legal system
psychology of law
using psychological methods to study the law
legislation
written by government (provincial and federal)
common law
laws that derive from previously decided cases
administrative law
federal/provincial government delegates powers to administrative tribunals to interpret and enforce laws in some areas
