Forensic & Expert Witness Services Policy

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Our practice provides limited forensic and legal-related services. These services are separate from mental health treatment and include, but are not limited to:

• record review and case analysis
• written documentation or affidavits
• forensic evaluation (if accepted by provider)
• consultation with attorneys or courts
• expert opinion
• deposition testimony
• court testimony
• administrative hearing testimony
• preparation time
• correspondence related to legal matters
• required travel and wait time

 

Non-Clinical Status

Forensic and legal-related work is not clinical care, is not part of treatment, and is not reimbursable by insurance. They are billed privately at the practice forensic rate.

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Retainer & Billing

A prepaid retainer is required. Time is billed in minimum increments (often 15- or 30-minute increments). Outstanding invoices must be paid in full prior to release of work product.

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Objectivity Requirement

If a clinician accepts a forensic role, they do so as a neutral, independent professional whose duty is to the court or legal process—not to a party. The clinician cannot guarantee that findings will support a legal argument.

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Subpoenas and Court Orders

If the practice receives a valid subpoena or court order, compliance may be required. Fees apply regardless of outcome, personal preference, or patient wishes.

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Right to Decline

The practice reserves the right to decline legal or forensic work at any time, including if participation is clinically inappropriate, ethically conflicting, or beyond the clinician’s scope.

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Confidentiality

Disclosure of records or testimony may result in release of sensitive clinical information. Patients should discuss risks with their attorney prior to requesting involvement.