10A N.C. Admin. Code 27H.0204

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 27H .0204 - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

(a) The individual seeking certification as a forensic evaluator shall complete six hours of initial training provided by the Division in order to be certified as a local certified forensic evaluator. The initial training shall include:

(1) current laws and practices including the role of the local certified forensic evaluator in the capacity to proceed evaluation process;

(2) procedures for conducting interviews including evaluation for the presence of mh/dd/sa disorders, or other relevant conditions;

(3) procedures for completing reports required by Rule .0207 of this Section;

(4) process for reporting findings to the court; and

(5) an examination at the conclusion of the training which assesses comprehension of the training material and an understanding of the duties of a local certified forensic evaluator.

(b) Each local certified forensic evaluator shall complete four hours of continuing education seminars provided by the Pre-Trail Evaluation Center by December 31 of each calendar year.

(c) Continuing education seminar topics may include:

(1) evaluation skills training to enhance skills acquired through the initial local certified forensic evaluator training;

(2) changes in existing laws and current practices; and

(3) evaluation of mh/dd/sa populations.

(d) Local certified forensic evaluators shall be exempt from the continuing education requirement in the calendar year in which they are first certified.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 27H .0204

Authority G.S. 15A-1002; 122C-54; 122C-115.4(a); 122C-191; 143B-147;
Eff. July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 26, 2017;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2018.

Authority G.S. 15A-1002; 122C-54; 122C-115.4(a); 122C-191; 143B-147;
Eff. 7/1/1982;
Amended Eff. 5/1/1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. 3/26/2017;

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 32, Issue 09, November 1, 2017 Eff. 6/1/2018.