A competency evaluation measure which presents a hypothetical vignette about a defendant and uses 22 items to assess a defendant's understanding of the legal system and reasoning abilities in legal situations is called the

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11 January, 09:06

A competency evaluation measure which presents a hypothetical vignette about a defendant and uses 22 items to assess a defendant's understanding of the legal system and reasoning abilities in legal situations is called the

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Ariana Leach · Answer 1

MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool - Criminal Adjudication

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The MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool consists of an interview of 22 items implemented to assess adjudicative competence before the trial. It has a vignette format and contains many questions to evaluate how the participant understands, reasons, and appreciates the legal system. The participant has to evaluate a hypothetical crime (which separates himself/herself from his/her case) and the results of the legal procedures implemented.