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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE LOCAL COURT OVERVIEW

Web1 MENTAL HEALTH IN THE LOCAL COURT OVERVIEW A consequence of the de-institutionalisation of mental health care is that individuals with mental health problems …

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Diversion under the new Mental Health and Cognitive …

Web3 Definitions 3.2 93498035 page 5 Mental illness Old Act This term is used in the old Act, although it is not defined in the Act. However, according to s4 of the Mental Health Act …

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Mental Health and Sentencing

WebMental health issues are something that may be taken into account on sentence. This is so whether the disorder or disability was in existence at the time of the commission of the …

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Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness

WebProving NGMI To sustain a verdict of NGMI, the jury must be satisfied the accused was: i. The accused must be labouring under a defect of reason caused by a disease of the mind.

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Section 90 of the Evidence Act: An Overview / Mechanics of …

WebThe paper addresses the more common issues that arise in criminal hearings or trials regarding the admissibility of admissions, such as accused persons with mental health …

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Prosecution Disclosure (and Non-Disclosure) in Criminal Matters

WebA Duty Owed to the Court. 7. There is no duty of disclosure or ‘discovery’ on the prosecution in criminal matters akin to that which exists in the civil litigation context. 8. It is often said …

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A Practical Guide to Fitness and Special Hearings

Web4 no longer being raised).12 At that point, the terminology of the new act applies and, if successful, the verdict is “act proven but not criminally responsible.”13 Raising Fitness in …

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Criminal CPD: A not for profit website for criminal lawyers in new

WebEach year “Reasonable Cause CPD” hosts a CPD conference with all profits donated to Reasonable Cause Inc., a high impact, low overheads charity founded by criminal …

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Comparative table: diversionary provisions in Mental Health …

WebNew legislation. Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020. Sec 32(1) (1) If, at the commencement or at any time during the course of the hearing of …

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Diversion under the new Mental Health and Cognitive …

WebNew Act. For the purpose of the new equivalent to section 32, the concept of “mental illness” has been replaced with “mental health impairment”. However, the definition of “mental …

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RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION & DETOXIFICATION FACILITIES …

Web6 NSW Local Health District, Locked Mail Bag 11 Uralba St LISMORE 2480 • Medicated detoxification • 16 bed unit • Group support and 1 on 1 counselling • Group work twice …

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SECTION 32 MENTAL HEALTH (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE) ACT – …

Web2 of 6 SECTION 32 MENTAL HEALTH (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE) ACT The Operation of Section 32 Section 32 has a diversionary purpose.1 It applies at any time after the …

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What's new with section 32

Web2.1 Application of section 32. Section 32 applies to matters being dealt with summarily (i.e. summary offences, and indictable offences being dealt with summarily) in the Local or …

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Changes to Police Powers of Arrest in New South Wales

WebAbstract. Amendments to arrest laws in New South Wales in December 2013 significantly expand the power of arrest and the purpose for which arrest is to be used. This article …

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THE EVIDENCE ACT 1995 (NSW)

WebCriminal CLE Presentation. COMPELLABILITY OF A CO- DEFENDANT TO GIVE EVIDENCE IN THE CROWN CASE – SECTION 17. “Associated defendant is defined in …

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Section 32 Refused Karen Weeks

WebBy Karen Weeks B Juris LLB Baker Ryrie Rickards Titmarsh. Paper presented to the BRRT MCLE Weekend 23-25 March 2012 Leura. 1. INTRODUCTION. When making a Section …

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Legal Aid Commission NSW: Criminal Law Conference 2019 …

Web2 | P a g e definition in NSW derives from Re M'Naghtens Case (1843) 4 St Tr (NS) 847; 8 ER 718,1 which is accepted as forming the basis for the relevant rule where there is …

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Judge alone trials in NSW peter krisenthal

WebSince 2009, there appears to have been a change in these outcomes. In 2009, there were 575 trials in the higher jurisdictions, 52 of which were by a Judge alone. The acquittal …

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