Table 2

Quantitative and Qualitative Coding Variables and Percentage of Report with Codable Information

Quantitative Coding VariableQualitative Coding TopicReports with Codable Qualitative InformationNotes on Qualitative Coding
Total (n = 73)CTP (n = 22)ITP (n = 51)
Agen/a
IQn/a
Mental health treatmentMental health symptoms67% (49)77% (17)63% (32)Statements regarding change in these areas were recorded.
Trauma historyPsychiatric medication37% (27)32% (7)39% (20)
Substance use8% (6)9% (2)8% (4)
Mental status97% (71)100% (22)96% (49)Any information, regardless of change, was recorded.
Special education placementSchool functioning51% (37)45% (10)53% (27)Statements regarding change in these areas were recorded.
Developmental immaturity19% (14)13% (3)22% (11)
Out of home placementChild Protective Service involvement10% (7)18% (4)6% (3)
Family functioning47% (34)55% (12)43% (22)
Place of residence37% (27)50% (11)31% (16)Current residence was recorded and coded as remaining at home, residential placement, foster care, child protective service involvement, or return to family home.
Competence opinionCompetence opinion100% (73)100% (22)100% (51)Any information, regardless of change, was recorded. If a change was noted since last evaluation, this was coded as improved or declined.
Functional abilitiesFunctional abilities
 Factual understanding Factual understanding96% (70)100% (22)92% (48)
 Rational appreciation Rational appreciation66% (48)64% (14)66% (34)
 Assist counsel Assist counsel89% (65)100% (22)84% (43)
 Decision-making Decision-making82% (60)82% (18)79% (42)
 Courtroom behavior25% (18)45% (10)16% (8)
  • CTP = competent to proceed; ITP = incompetent to proceed.