Evaluations in which a clinician evaluates a defendant's competency to stand and trial and criminal responsibility at the same time are called

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Dual purpose evaluations involve assessing a defendant's competency to stand trial and their criminal responsibility at the same time. This is different from insanity standards or product tests, both of which do not necessarily involve competency evaluations. Criminal responsibility screenings may be a component of dual purpose evaluations, but they do not encompass the entire evaluation. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Evaluations in Which a Clinician Evaluates a Defendant's Competency to Stand