Purpose of ch 5
105 Purpose of ch 5
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for—
the making of references to the Mental Health Court in relation to the mental state of persons charged with serious offences; and
the hearing of references—
made under chapter 4, or this chapter, in relation to persons charged with serious offences; or
made under chapter 6 in relation to persons charged with indictable offences; and
the decisions the court may make on a reference, including the making of a forensic order or treatment support order; and
the admissibility and use of evidence, victim impact statements and other matters.
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