Sandra H. asked

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What simple questions does a court evaluator ask the ward on cases to determine mental capacity, and can a 28-year-old man with Down syndrome legally consent to a relationship with a 24-year-old woman in New Jersey?

April 16th, 2024

Elizabeth H. answered

Determining mental capacity typically involves questions aimed at assessing the individual's underst...

April 16th, 2024

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