Answer to Question #14

 An assessment of whether a client “appears to be of sound mind” is based on:

A) A professional medical diagnosis by the Justice

B) A layperson’s assessment of the person’s conversation and general conduct during the interaction with the Justice.

C) Checking the client’s medical records

D) The client’s age and physical fitness

Answer B   This is a layperson’s assessment based on natural conversation and the person’s general conduct during the interaction.