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CurrentOrders if unsound mind or permanent unfitness for trial
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131 Orders if unsound mind or permanent unfitness for trial
(1)
This section applies if, on a reference in relation to a person, the Mental Health Court decides the person—
(a)
was of unsound mind when the offence was allegedly committed; or
(b)
is unfit for trial and the unfitness for trial is permanent.
(2)
The court must make the order required under division 2 or 3 for the person.
(3)
However, if the court is not required under division 2 or 3 to make an order for the person, the court may make no order for the person.
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