Intellectual and Developmental Disability Clinical Services:

• Provides specialized, court-ordered assessments for individuals involved in the legal system, often focusing on Competency to Stand Trial (CST) orders. These evaluations are conducted by psychologists who specialize in the intersection of neurodevelopmental disorders and the legal system.

Related Links

Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations Directive (PDF)

Family and General Sessions CST order forms (SCCA 487 and SCCA 221, respectively) can be found on the SC Judicial Branch’s website at http://www.sccourts.org/forms.

Competency to Stand Trial

Please note this form can only be used by Solicitors or Legal Counsel for Defendants in criminal legal proceedings pursuant to a court order.

Information Appointment Sheet (PDF)

Contact:

OBSForensics@oidd.bhdd.sc.gov 
803-898-9694