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CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 327 Magistrates Court—plea of not guilty because of mental impairment

CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 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.