Court report writers
A court report writer prepares specialist reports to assist the courts in making informed decisions. These reports are ordered under various legislative provisions in criminal and family proceedings.
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A forensic report writer conducts a mental health assessment of individuals involved in criminal proceedings. Their reports are used by judges to guide, fitness to stand trial, bail decisions, sentencing and other judicial outcomes.
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Family Court psychological reports are independent assessments ordered by a judge to help understand what is best for a child in parenting and guardianship disputes.
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Alcohol and other drug (AOD) reports are ordered by judges or requested by lawyers to assist with sentencing decisions in cases in New Zealand courts in the criminal jurisdiction. The Approved AOD Report Writers Service provides a panel of qualified AOD report writers to write these reports.