title: A new pretrial screening program.
abstract: Pretrial screening of defendants for competency to stand trial and responsibility at the time of the crime reduces unnecessary hospitalization. It can be developed on a statewide basis at little cost, resulting in great savings. Such programs should be established in every state.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation