SAMA™

Standardized Assessment of Miranda Abilities™

Purpose: Evaluates an individual’s Miranda abilities through a systematic framework

Format: Paper and pencil

Age range: 18 years to 99 years

Time: 60-90 minutes

DETAILS:

The SAMA is a comprehensive set of five measures that helps forensic psychologists evaluate a defendant’s understanding of his or her Miranda rights.

Features and Benefits

• The most comprehensive assessment of Miranda decision making available.

• Assesses vocabulary and comprehension of the wording typically used in Miranda warnings.

• Assesses the knowledge, beliefs, and misconceptions that may affect a client’s choice to exercise or waive Miranda rights.

• Measures the client’s reasoning skills as well as his or her tendency to acquiesce to authority.

• Appropriate for use with defendants who may have lower verbal or intellectual abilities.

• A detailed Professional Manual offers guidance and a standardized methodology to forensic evaluators.