Expert witness work
Case consultation, analysis of civil and criminal matters, deposition testimony, and trial testimony.
BOISE, IDAHO · ESTABLISHED 2008
Forensic Psychiatry Services of Idaho
Camille LaCroix, MD, DLFAPA
Forensic psychiatric consultation, independent medical examinations, and expert testimony for civil and criminal matters — serving law firms, public defenders, prosecutors, insurers, IME companies, and safety-sensitive employers.
THE PRACTICE
Clear opinions, carefully formed.
Forensic psychiatry applies scientific and clinical expertise to legal questions. Dr. LaCroix provides case consultation, analysis of civil and criminal matters, deposition and trial testimony, and independent evaluations grounded in careful review and professional ethics.
AREAS OF WORK
A disciplined approach to complex matters.
Independent evaluations
Testamentary capacity, malpractice, tort claims, employment damages, fitness for duty, and threat assessments.
Civil & criminal matters
Competency, criminal intent, violence risk, personal injury, discrimination, and guardianship.
WHO I WORK WITH
Engaged by the institutions that need clarity.
Law firms
Civil and criminal litigation teams seeking expert psychiatric analysis and testimony.
Public defenders & prosecutors
Independent evaluations and consultation for criminal matters.
Insurance companies
Medical record review, IME support, and impairment assessment.
IME companies
Independent medical examinations and peer review.
Safety-sensitive employers
Hospitals, municipalities, and private corporations — fitness for duty and threat assessments.
Estate & family counsel
Testamentary capacity, guardianship, and personal injury matters.
EXPERIENCE THAT CONNECTS
A Boise practice with national perspective.
Dr. LaCroix is board certified in general and forensic psychiatry. Her professional experience includes psychiatric services in military and correctional settings, medical education, and the Idaho legal community.
MEET DR. LACROIXPRACTICE STAFF
The people behind the practice.
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
Camille LaCroix, MD, DLFAPA
Founder & Principal
Distinguished Life Fellow (DLFAPA) of the American Psychiatric Association; member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law; past president of the Idaho Psychiatric Association. Board-certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry by both the ABPN and the NBPAS. Founding faculty of the University of Washington Boise Psychiatry Residency.
OPERATIONS
Mandy Olson
Practice Manager & Executive Assistant
Coordinates scheduling, intake, records collection, billing, and communications for retaining entities. Mandy is the primary point of contact for retaining entities, attorneys, and insurers throughout each engagement.
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATION
Where Dr. LaCroix is licensed and certified to practice.
Dr. LaCroix is currently licensed to practice medicine in Idaho, California, and Alaska, and is board-certified in both psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Engagements in other jurisdictions can be considered upon request.
STATE LICENSURE
- IdahoACTIVE
- CaliforniaACTIVE
- AlaskaACTIVE
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Psychiatry
ABPN & NBPAS
Forensic Psychiatry
ABPN & NBPAS
OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Dr. LaCroix can potentially be retained in another jurisdiction upon request. Licensing logistics and any associated costs are discussed during the initial case consultation.
REQUEST A CONSULTATIONINQUIRY PROCESS
Submit a consultation request.
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REQUEST
Complete the request form with your information, your client's information, the issue to be addressed, and any known deadlines.
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REVIEW
Dr. LaCroix reviews every request to determine whether the matter falls within her areas of expertise.
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BRIEF CONSULTATION
If applicable, a short, no-charge consultation with the lead attorney and Dr. LaCroix is scheduled to discuss scope, approach, and next steps before any engagement is confirmed.
Retention policy. Dr. LaCroix is retained only by entities such as law firms, IME companies, public defender and prosecutor offices, insurance carriers, and safety-sensitive employers. The retainer agreement is with the retaining entity — inquiries are not accepted directly from individuals seeking a personal evaluation.
SPEAKING & INTERVIEWS
Lectures, panels, and interviews.
Dr. LaCroix speaks on forensic psychiatry, expert witness practice, risk assessment, and the intersection of mental health and law for legal, medical, academic, and professional audiences.
- CLE programs and bar association events
- Conference keynotes, panels, and workshops
- Grand rounds and academic lectures
- Podcast, recorded, and broadcast interviews
Fees. Dr. LaCroix quotes her fee per engagement after reviewing the topic, audience, format, and travel. Please share any honorarium or budget your organization has set aside.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions about the field.
Answers to questions most often asked about the practice and the field. If your question isn't covered here, the right contact depends on what you need — see the pathways below.
How do you become a forensic psychiatrist?
The path is medical, not psychological. It follows the same training sequence as any other physician subspecialist.
- 1. Four-year college degree with the pre-medical coursework most U.S. medical schools require.
- 2. Medical school (MD or DO), typically four years, with U.S. licensing exams.
- 3. General psychiatry residency, four years, with board eligibility through ABPN or NBPAS.
- 4. Forensic psychiatry fellowship, one year, accredited by ACGME, with subspecialty board certification.
- 5. Ongoing: continuing education, supervision of complex cases, and engagement with professional organizations such as the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL).
In Idaho, the University of Washington Boise Psychiatry Residency is the appropriate first contact for students considering training in this region.
What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
The two fields are often confused, but the training, scope of practice, and role in legal matters differ substantially.
- Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
- A physician. Completes medical school, a general psychiatry residency, and an optional subspecialty fellowship (forensic, child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, consultation-liaison, etc.). Can prescribe medication, diagnose medical and psychiatric conditions, and treat them. In forensic work, psychiatrists evaluate capacity, competency, criminal responsibility, and risk, and testify as physicians.
- Psychologist (PhD/PsyD)
- A doctoral-level non-physician. Completes graduate training in psychology (clinical, counseling, forensic, school, neuropsychology). Conducts psychological testing, therapy, and research. Generally does not prescribe. Forensic psychologists perform forensic evaluations, competency and risk assessments, and testify within the scope of psychological practice.
Both disciplines are represented in forensic work; the referral question typically determines which is appropriate. This practice is a medical (psychiatric) practice.
Looking for a topic not covered above? Email info@fpsid.com or use the inquiry form for matters the practice can address.
MORE INFORMATION
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