Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 - SECT 15

PART 3 SPECIAL HEARINGS

Purpose of special hearings

15. Purpose of special hearings

The purpose of a special hearing is to determine whether, on the evidence
available, the defendant-

   (a)  is not guilty of the offence; or

   (b)  is not guilty of the offence because of mental impairment; or

   (c)  committed the offence charged or an offence available as an
        alternative.