Obtain initial fact pattern from consulting agent Determine if case falls within area of expertise Obtain correct legal standard Review collateral data (Review all relevant sources of information)     Police reports, narratives, interrogations     Audio or videotape of defendant immediately before, during, or after offense     Victim and witness statements     Other relevant observations of the defendant made at the time of the offense     Crime scene photos and/or visual inspection of crime scene if necessary     Autopsy report and photos     Defendant's medical records     Defendant's psychiatric records     Other expert evaluations, testimony     School records     Military records     Work records     Financial records     Correctional records     Personal communications (journals, letters, Emails, etc.)     Collateral interviews if necessary Forensic interview     Inform defendant of limits of confidentiality     Conduct forensic psychiatric evaluation of defendant Apply relevant legal standards to the facts of the case Formulate opinion on insanity Prepare clear, concise report (see Table 5) Give objective testimony (see Table 1)