Article
Admissiblity of Testimony Based on Actuarial Scales in Sex Offender Commitments: A reply to Doren
Sex Offender Law Report
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Keywords
- Sex Offenders,
- Commitment,
- Criminals,
- Expert Testimony,
- Forensic Evaluation,
- Psychological Assessment,
- Sex Offenses
Disciplines
Abstract
In an article published last year in this newsletter, Dr. Dennis Doren addressed the issue of admissibility of expert testimony in sex offender commitment proceedings that is based on actuarial instruments under relevant rules of evidence and legal tests. (Dennis Doren, “Evidentiary Issues, Actuarial Scales, and Sex Offender Civil Commitments,” 1 (5) SLR 65 (Aug./Sept. 2000).) Doren responds to five arguments offered against the admissibility of such testimony.
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Sex Offender Law Report, v. 1, issue 1, p. 1-4
Citation Information
Randy Otto and John Petrila. "Admissiblity of Testimony Based on Actuarial Scales in Sex Offender Commitments: A reply to Doren" Sex Offender Law Report Vol. 3 (2002) p. 1 - 4 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/randy_otto/23/