Section 4750 - Definitions(a) "Evaluator" means a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist appointed by a court to provide Forensic Evaluations as defined in this section.(b) "Forensic Evaluation" means the assessment of a defendant, ordered by a court, in which the Evaluator opines on a defendant's competency to stand trial pursuant to Penal Code sections 1369 et seq.(c) "Incompetent to stand trial" means that as a result of mental disorder or a developmental disability the defendant is unable to understand the nature of the criminal proceedings against him or her or to assist counsel in the conduct of a defense in a rational manner.(d) "Licensed psychologist" means a person licensed as a psychologist by the California Board of Psychology.(e) "Psychiatrist" means an allopathic physician licensed by the Medical Board of California who has completed a Board-approved residency-training program in psychiatry or an osteopathic physician licensed by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California who has completed a Board-approved residency-training program in psychiatry.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 4750
1. New article 7.5 (sections 4750-4751) and section filed 1-14-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). Note: Authority cited: Section 1369, Penal Code. Reference: Section 1369, Penal Code.
1. New article 7.5 (sections 4750-4751) and section filed 1-14-2020; operative 4/1/2020 (Register 2020, No. 3).