Our Services

At Five Point Forensics, we provide comprehensive assessments that are both accessible and grounded in clinical and forensic best practices. Whether requested by a lawyer, organization, or individual, our reports offer clear explanations, balanced opinions, and meaningful recommendations tailored to the requirements of each case. 

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Standard Forensic Risk Assessment

An evidence-based assessment using structured tools and clinical analysis to clarify risk, responsivity factors, and recommendations relevant to legal decision-making.

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Bail Assessment

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A concise assessment addressing key stability, risk, and support factors to assist the court in determining suitability for bail.

Complex Forensic Risk Assessment

An in-depth evaluation designed for cases with layered clinical, legal, or contextual factors, or where referral materials are extensive, incomplete, or require significant organization.

Assessment Informed Treatment

Therapeutic Programming that builds on the initial assessment to help clients develop insight, address risk factors, and demonstrate accountable, measurable progress. A brief progress update can be provided when clinically appropriate.

In Development

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Diagnostic Report

A structured diagnostic evaluation that reviews mental health history, symptoms, and functioning to clarify diagnoses that may influence court, immigration, or regulatory matters.

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Humanitarian & Compassionate Grounds Report

A focused evaluation of factors relevant to hardship—such as mental health, stability, supports, and vulnerability—that may impact H&C considerations. Available as a standalone assessment or combined with a risk assessment.


Sample Reports & Format Overview

Legal professionals can expect all reports from Five Point Forensics to follow a clear, defensible structure consistent with best practices in forensic social work.


Each report provides a comprehensive narrative integrating psychosocial history, medical and psychiatric background, relevant behavioural and risk factors, and evidence-based analysis leading to conclusions and recommendations.


Pricing & Turnaround

Service Tier

Basic Assessment

Complex Assessment

H & C Assessment

H & C Add-On

Update to Previous Assessment

Urgent (< 2 weeks)

Bail Assessment

Hearing / Court Time

Additional time

Assessment Informed Treatment

Fee (CAD)

$3,000

$3,500

$3, 000

+ $500

$500

+ $500

$850

$200 / hr

$200 / hr

Coming Soon

Description

Standard forensic report

Multi-factor or incomplete referrals

Structured evaluation of humanitarian considerations

Added to any assessment for humanitarian considerations

Report addendum or update

Expedited timeline

Flat-rate focused evaluation

Charged at ½-day increments

Charged in 15-minute increments

Structured Programming following assessment

*Standard turnaround: 2–4 weeks  Expedited: under 2 weeks (additional fee applies)

Payment & Cancellation

Payment can be made by e-transfer or credit card (credit card payments include a 3 % processing fee).
Full payment is required before any report will be released.


Additional service fees — such as court attendance — are invoiced after completion and due within 30 days. Unpaid balances accrue 3 % monthly interest (compounded).


Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will lose the full retainer fee.


Refunds are not provided for services already rendered.