s 43K
In forcePresumption of fitness to stand trial and burden of proof
Schedule ICriminal Code of the Northern Territory of Australia
Part IIAMental impairment and unfitness to be tried
Division 3Unfitness to stand trial
43K Presumption of fitness to stand trial and burden of proof
(1)
A person is presumed to be fit to stand trial.
(2) The presumption of fitness to stand trial is rebutted only if it is established by an investigation under this Division that the person is unfit to stand trial.
(3) If the question of a person's fitness to stand trial is raised by the prosecution or the defence, the party raising the question bears the onus of rebutting the presumption of fitness.
(4) If the question of a person's fitness to stand trial is raised by the court, the prosecution has carriage of the matter and no party bears the onus of rebutting the presumption of fitness.
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