Court Ordered Assessments
Court-Related Assessment Process
Behavioral Health Intervention Center (BHIC) provides structured, standardized clinical assessments for individuals involved in court, custody, probation, or attorney-referred matters.
All assessments follow the same core evaluation framework to ensure consistency, clinical integrity, and legal credibility.
Assessment Fee
All court-related assessments: $375 (flat rate)
Private pay only. Payment due prior to appointment.
Core Components Included in All Assessments
Every assessment—regardless of referral source—includes the following:
✔ Face-to-Face Biopsychosocial Clinical Interview
Comprehensive in-person evaluation addressing biological, psychological, and social factors.
✔ Alcohol & Drug Screening
Clinical assessment of current and historical substance use patterns.
✔ Mental Health Screening
Evaluation of emotional, behavioral, and psychological functioning.
✔ Qualitative Assessment Tools
Clinical interviewing, behavioral observations, and psychosocial history review.
✔ Quantitative Assessment Tools
Standardized, evidence-based screening instruments as clinically indicated.
✔ Clinical Summary & Recommendations
Written documentation appropriate for court, probation, or attorney verification.
Court Ordered Assessments
1
Court Child Custody Assessment
Purpose: To evaluate individual functioning and factors relevant to parenting stability and custody-related concerns.
Includes:
* Parenting stressors and family system review
* Functional stability and risk factor assessment
* Alcohol, drug, and mental health assessment
* Clinical findings relevant to custody considerations
2
Attorney / Lawyer Referral Assessment:
Purpose: To provide objective clinical information to assist attorneys with case planning, mitigation, or court preparation.
Includes:
* Comprehensive clinical screening across behavioral health domains
* Alcohol, drug, and mental health assessment
* Functional impact and risk evaluation
* Professional clinical summary for legal use
3
Anger Management Assessment
Purpose: To assess anger expression, impulse control, and emotional regulation, commonly required by court or legal counsel.
Includes:
* Behavioral and emotional regulation screening
* Risk and escalation pattern assessment
* Alcohol, drug, and mental health assessment
* Determination of treatment or class referral (if indicated)
