17Findings at special hearings

17 Findings at special hearings (1) The following findings are available to the jury at a special hearing— (a) not guilty of the offence charged; (b) not guilty of the offence because of mental impairment; S. 17(1)(c) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 39.13). (c) the accused committed the offence charged or an offence available as an alternative. S. 17(2) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 39.13). (2) To make a finding under subsection (1)(c) the jury must be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt, on the evidence available, that the accused committed the offence charged or an offence available as an alternative.