Forensic psychiatry is a branch of psychiatry that focuses on the interface between mental health and the law. It involves providing psychological services to those involved in legal proceedings, such as offenders, victims, suspects, witnesses, and lawyers. Professionals in the field of forensic psychiatry offer evaluation and treatment of psychological issues related to legal proceedings and criminal justice systems. Forensic psychiatry is also involved in legal decisions, such as criminal responsibility, competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, sentencing, and other areas of criminal law. This specialty helps to ensure that legal proceedings are fair and unbiased, and that those involved receive quality mental health care.