A clinical psychologist conducting an NGRI evaluation is most interested in determining ______.

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NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity) evaluations are conducted to determine if the defendant was suffering from a mental illness or defect at the time they committed the crime, which would prevent them from being held fully responsible for their actions. Therefore, the clinical psychologist conducting the evaluation is most interested in determining the defendant's mental status at the time of the crime.

A Clinical Psychologist Conducting an NGRI Evaluation Is Most Interested