327
In forceMagistrates Court—plea of not guilty because of mental impairment
Part 13Unfitness to plead and mental impairment
Division 13.4Magistrates Court—finding of not guilty because of mental impairment
327 Magistrates Court—plea of not guilty because of mental impairment
(1)
This section applies if an accused pleads not guilty because of mental impairment to a charge before the Magistrates Court.
(2)
The Magistrates Court must find that the person is not guilty because of mental impairment if—
(a)
the court considers the finding appropriate; and
(b)
the prosecution agrees to the finding.
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