Cook County Forensic Clinical
The Forensic Clinical Services Department of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides independent and unbiased forensic evaluations, testimony, and consultations regarding adult criminal defendants as mandated by court orders. Established in 1914, it is recognized as the nation's first adult psychiatric court clinic, conducting approximately 2,000 evaluations and providing around 200 testimonies each year.
Operating under the authority of the Chief Judge, the department focuses on critical forensic issues such as fitness for trial, legal sanity, and understanding of Miranda warnings. It primarily collaborates with the Criminal Division and also addresses cases related to domestic violence and traffic violations as necessary.
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