Table 7

Primary Diagnoses in MHC Defendants Versus Defendants From Other Courts

DiagnosisMental Health Courta (%; n = 97)All Other Courts (%; n = 242)
Psychotic disorder68.4*40.7
Cognitive disorder26.3*13.3
Substance use disorder52.6*10.0
Mood disorder13.711.2
Other diagnosis14.415.4
  • a Primary diagnosis from either evaluator.

  • * p ≤ 0.01.