Anita Apsite, Aleksandra Konevnina, Diana Neperte

Abstract

The authors in their report give a description of the types of CMMC in Latvia. Particular attention is paid to the problem of carrying out psyciatric expertise in Latvia, as well as to the peculiarities of legislation that can cause inaccuracies in conducting and monitoring CMMC. As one of the main problems is identified CMMC in outpatient practice: how are CMMC controlled, who is responsible for control, cooperation between doctor and law enforcement agencies, financing issues.

Keyword(s): Forensic Psychiatry, Latvia, compulsory measures of medical character, register of psychiatric medical institutions, psychiatric hospital, Legal acts, Criminal Procedure Law, problems and solutions.
DOI: 10.35988/sm-hs.2019.068
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