Forensic Services

The Forensic Services Program provides court-ordered psychological evaluations for adult and juvenile defendants across Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, and Scott counties. Evaluations are conducted by a state-certified forensic psychologist to assess a defendant’s competency to stand trial and/or mental state at the time of the alleged offense.

As needed, additional assessments—such as IQ testing, malingering evaluations, and dementia screenings—are conducted to support determinations of competency. Defendants diagnosed with an intellectual disability may be referred to the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for further evaluation.

Juvenile forensic evaluations address competency and mental condition, and also include diagnostic impressions, treatment recommendations, and referrals for appropriate services.

Court representatives needing to fax court orders, please use fax # 865-882-8650.