Forensic Psychiatrist

Dr. Roof serves as the Medical Director for Adult Correctional Mental Health/ Jail Psychiatric Services in Sacramento County. In this capacity, he manages the mental health care for approximately 5,000  inmates, ensuring the highest standards of care in a complex legal  environment.

As a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center and the Associate Training Director for the renowned UC Davis Division of Psychiatry and the Law, Dr. Roof plays a crucial role in shaping the future of forensic psychiatry.

He has published extensively on subjects such as geriatric offenders, delirium, nervous system infections, testamentary capacity, guardianship assessments, correctional psychiatry, trauma, and the application of brain imaging techniques in legal contexts.

A dedicated and engaging educator, Dr. Roof has presented on a wide range of psychiatric topics at national and international forums, catering to diverse audiences such as medical students, residents, attorneys, interpreters, social workers, law enforcement officers, and correctional mental health professionals.

Dr. Roof is a highly sought-after expert witness, having been qualified in federal, state, and military courts. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of issues, including mental disorders, sanity, competence to stand trial, dangerousness, inmate mental health treatment, malingering, medical malpractice, testamentary capacity, wrongful death in correctional institutions, and the impact of substance use on intent and memory.

He has fulfilled court appointments for numerous California counties, addressing competency to stand trial, sanity, diminished actuality, violence risk assessment, and providing informational testimony on a diverse range of mental health topics.

Dr. Roof's extensive clinical, academic, and legal experience makes him a  valuable resource not only for attorneys but also for other professionals involved in the medicolegal arena, such as judges, law enforcement, social workers, and medical experts. His expertise in  forensic psychiatry can contribute to a better understanding of complex mental health issues and help inform decision-making in a wide range of legal contexts.