Forensic evaluations are impartial assessments by qualified mental health professionals addressing legal questions about mental state, competence, risk, or responsibility. They combine interviews, standardized tests, collateral sources, and records to produce evidence-based, legally relevant opinions for courts, attorneys, and agencies. Conduct follows professional and ethical standards—clarifying referral questions, methods, limits, and separating clinical care from forensic roles—to ensure fairness and credibility. Findings are delivered in clear reports and, when needed, explained in testimony with reasoning, confidence, and recommended interventions or risk-management steps.