Court Report Psychologist

Looking for a reliable court report psychologist to support your legal matter? Logic Lounge offers professional psychological reports for clients navigating court proceedings, including Section 14, Section 32, Section 10, and Family Court matters. Whether you’re seeking a mental health diversion, support with a parenting dispute, or documentation to assist your legal team, our experienced psychologists can help.

What Does a Court Report Psychologist Do?

A court report psychologist prepares expert psychological assessments used in legal settings. These reports help courts understand a person’s mental health, cognitive functioning, trauma history, and capacity for change or rehabilitation.

At Logic Lounge, our psychologists regularly provide reports for:

  • Section 14 applications under the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020
  • Legacy Section 32 matters
  • Section 10 applications (dismissal without conviction)
  • Family Court parenting capacity or risk assessments
$1,850
Section 10 Dismissals & Section 32 Mental Health Orders
$2,500
Family Court Report

Our Court Report Psychologists

Sarah Jacob

Clinical Psychologist & Director


Pymble | Any age

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Pip Dean

Clinical Psychologist


Drummoyne | Min age: 16

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Our 3-Step Assessment Process

The court report process is delivered over three structured sessions, usually on consecutive days:

1. Initial Intake – Gathering background, context, and legal objectives.

2. Clinical Interview – In-depth assessment of psychological health and functioning.

3. Final Interview – Review of supporting material and final reflections.

Following the sessions, the psychologist compiles a detailed report tailored to the specific requirements of the court.

Costs are transparent: each session is billed individually at $300.

Once all sessions are complete, the formal court report is prepared for $1,850 (incl. GST); Family court matters for $2,500 (incl. GST)

A 50% deposit is required before report writing begins, and the final report is released upon full payment.

When Might You Need a Court Report Psychologist?

You might need a psychological court report if:

  • You’re applying for a Section 14 mental health order
  • You want to divert charges under Section 32
  • You’re seeking leniency through Section 10
  • You’re involved in a Family Court dispute involving custody or child protection
  • You’re dealing with addiction, trauma, or cognitive impairments relevant to your legal matter

Why Choose Logic Lounge?

Logic Lounge provides psychological services across Sydney with experience in preparing reports for a range of legal matters, including family and immigration contexts. We work respectfully with clients, legal professionals, and caseworkers across NSW.

Compassionate

Nearly 100,000 sessions delivered since 2015.

Convenient

Over 30+ Psychologists across 8 Sydney locations.

Accessible

Affordable pricing below APS-recommended rates.

Reliable

Responsive admin team, experienced with urgent legal matters.

Qualified

Trusted by clients, lawyers, and caseworkers across NSW.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m entitled to Legal Aid?

If you’re receiving Legal Aid, you may be eligible for partial or full coverage of the court report fee.

  • Local Court matters: Up to $1,000 + GST
  • District Court matters: Up to $2,000 + GST

Please note:

Consultation session fees are not covered under Legal Aid and will still need to be paid privately. Every case is different, so we recommend giving us a call on (02) 7256 7070 to see how we can assist.

How long does it take to create the report?

Report preparation begins during your three sessions with the psychologist.

The timing of the final report depends on:

  • Your upcoming court date
  • Instructions provided by your solicitor (or directly from you if self-represented)
  • Our current workload and psychologist availability

Once we have this information, we’ll confirm an estimated delivery date for the report.

What if I need changes to the report after it’s been finalised?

We’re happy to make minor amendments (e.g., spelling corrections, formatting tweaks) at no additional cost.

However, substantive edits or changes that require significant time will be charged at our standard hourly rate.

What happens after court? Do I need to continue seeing a psychologist?

In some cases, the court may order ongoing psychological treatment (often for 12 months) as a condition of your sentence.

Where possible, we recommend continuing with the same psychologist who prepared your court report. If that’s not feasible, we’ll connect you with another suitable clinician from our team.

Please note:

These sessions are mandatory, and we may be asked to report back to the court if appointments are not attended.