Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020
43Actions pending inquiry
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43 Actions pending inquiry
43 Actions pending inquiry
The court may do one or more of the following before holding an inquiry—
(a) adjourn the proceedings,
(b) grant the defendant bail in accordance with the Bail Act 2013,
(c) order the defendant to be remanded in custody for a period not exceeding 28 days,
(d) order the defendant to undergo a psychiatric examination or other examination,
(e) order that a psychiatric report or other report relating to the defendant be obtained,
(f) discharge a jury constituted for the purpose of the proceedings,
(g) make other orders the court thinks appropriate.