Research Article

Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code

Volume: 38 Number: 2 August 26, 2024
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Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to examine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of cases evaluated within the scope of Article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code (TPC 32) in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital (MHDH). Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, cases evaluated within the scope of TPC 32 in Elazığ MHDH between 01/07/2023-31/12/2023 were examined. Sociodemographic and clinical data of the cases were recorded. Results: Records of 406 (372 male, 34 female) cases were examined. Current psychiatric diagnosis status was as follows: 147 (36.20%) cases had no psychiatric diagnosis, 80 cases (19.70%) were diagnosed with schizophrenia, 72 cases (17.70%) bipolar disorder, 39 cases (9.60%) substance use disorder (SUD), and 37 cases (9.10%) intellectual disability. At the time of evaluation, 202 (49.80%) cases were using at least one psychotropic, and 52 (12.80%) cases were using at least one illicit substance. One hundred seventy (41.90%) cases had a history of using at least one illegal substance in the past, 88 (21.70%) cases had a history of psychotic disorder due to SUD, 244 (60.10%) cases had a history of at least one psychiatric hospitalization. Two hundred fifty-five (62.80%) cases were detained/convicted at the time of evaluation. One hundred sixty seven (41.10%) of the cases exhibited some of the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) as defined in the DSM-5-TR. The most frequently detected crimes in cases exhibiting ASPD characteristics were theft (n=40), illicit substance-related situations (n=31) and injury (n=29). Ninety-four cases (23.15%) were evaluated for crime of injury, 70 (17.20%) cases for theft, 37 (9.10%) cases for illicit substance-related crimes, 35 (8.60%) cases for threat/blackmail, 32 (7.90%) cases for insult, and 23 (5.70%) cases for sexual crimes. Two hundred eighty (69.00%) crimes were committed against individuals, 70 (17.20%) crimes were committed against the state, and 56 (13.80%) crimes were committed against society. After the medical board evaluation, a decision of “full criminal liability” was given to 231 (56.90%) cases, “TPC 32/1” for 69 (17.00%) cases, “TPC 32/2” for 16 (3.90%) cases, “criminal procedure law 74” for 86 (21.20%) cases, and “evaluation in a full-fledged hospital” for four (1.00%) cases. After the evaluation, TPC 57 decision was given in 43 (10.60%) cases. Conclusion: In this study, TPC 32 cases evaluated in Elazığ MHDH were examined and it was shown that the majority of the cases evaluated in this context were diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and SUD. It was also determined that two-thirds of the cases were detained/convicted at the time of evaluation, and ASPD traits were more associated with theft and illicit substance crimes.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Forensic Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 26, 2024

Submission Date

March 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 18, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 38 Number: 2

APA
Örüm, M. H., Örüm, D., & Kaya, K. (2024). Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 38(2), 162-170. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1446158
AMA
1.Örüm MH, Örüm D, Kaya K. Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code. J For Med. 2024;38(2):162-170. doi:10.61970/adlitip.1446158
Chicago
Örüm, Mehmet Hamdi, Dilek Örüm, and Kamer Kaya. 2024. “Examination of Cases Evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital Within the Scope of Article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code”. Adli Tıp Dergisi 38 (2): 162-70. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1446158.
EndNote
Örüm MH, Örüm D, Kaya K (August 1, 2024) Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code. Adli Tıp Dergisi 38 2 162–170.
IEEE
[1]M. H. Örüm, D. Örüm, and K. Kaya, “Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code”, J For Med, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 162–170, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.61970/adlitip.1446158.
ISNAD
Örüm, Mehmet Hamdi - Örüm, Dilek - Kaya, Kamer. “Examination of Cases Evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital Within the Scope of Article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code”. Adli Tıp Dergisi 38/2 (August 1, 2024): 162-170. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1446158.
JAMA
1.Örüm MH, Örüm D, Kaya K. Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code. J For Med. 2024;38:162–170.
MLA
Örüm, Mehmet Hamdi, et al. “Examination of Cases Evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital Within the Scope of Article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code”. Adli Tıp Dergisi, vol. 38, no. 2, Aug. 2024, pp. 162-70, doi:10.61970/adlitip.1446158.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Hamdi Örüm, Dilek Örüm, Kamer Kaya. Examination of cases evaluated in Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital within the scope of article 32 of the Turkish Penal Code. J For Med. 2024 Aug. 1;38(2):162-70. doi:10.61970/adlitip.1446158
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