23 Effect of finding of not guilty because of mental impairment If a person is found not guilty because of mental impairment, the court must— S. 23(a) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 39.21). (a) declare that the person is liable to supervision under Part 5; or S. 23(b) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 39.21). (b) order the person to be released unconditionally[[3]](#endnote-3).

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Section 23 - Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 - Effect of finding of not guilty because of mental impairment — Zoe