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Subdivision Subdiv 2 - Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 - General procedure | Zoe

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Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023

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Subdivision 2 — General procedure

Opportunity for accused to become fit to stand trial 49
Chief Mental Health Advocate to be notified 50
Court to make orders as to how charge against unfit accused to be dealt with 50
Legal representation of unfit accused 51
Procedure for deciding if accused has become fit to stand trial 51
Trial to continue if accused found fit to stand trial 51

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