Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 - SECT 71

Proceedings to be closed to public

71. Proceedings to be closed to public



(1) Unless subsection (2) applies, proceedings before the Panel are closed to
members of the public.

(2) The Panel may direct that particular proceedings or any part of them are
to be open to the public if the Panel is satisfied that it would be in the
best interests of the applicant for leave or in the public interest.

(3) A direction under subsection (2) may be given subject to any conditions
the Panel considers appropriate.