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Forensic psychologists urge higher pay for court-ordered evaluations after 18 years without increase
Summary
Forensic psychologists told the Judiciary Committee that pay for courtroom forensic evaluations has been effectively frozen for nearly two decades; sponsors plan to pursue an appropriation to raise rates and address staffing shortages.
Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists who perform court-ordered evaluations told the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 28 that their pay rates have lagged for nearly 18 years, creating recruitment and retention problems that delay required evaluations for competency, criminal responsibility and civil commitment.
Dr. Mary Kenning, a forensic psychologist with 39 years of experience, described the depth and complexity of court-ordered evaluations, including record review,…
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