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Support for victims in cases involving mental illness ODPP

WebIf you are a victim (including a family victim) of a violent crime involving mental illness or impairment, Victims Services has a specialist team that can provide you with support and …

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URL: https://www.odpp.nsw.gov.au/victims-witnesses/support-services-victims-and-witnesses/support-victims-involving-mental-illness

How the courts deal with less serious crimes involving mental …

WebIf the accused appears to have a mental health impairment or cognitive impairment – or to have had one when the offence was committed – the magistrate has the option of …

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Chapter 8. Mental illness ODPP

Web8.2 The decision to prosecutre. Guideline 1.2 sets out some of the factors that may be taken into account in determining whether to prosecute. These include the …

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Defence of mental health or cognitive impairment ODPP

WebA mental health or cognitive impairment can be a defence to a criminal charge. A person is not criminally responsible for an offence if, at the time of carrying out the act constituting …

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Crimes involving mental health or cognitive impairment ODPP

WebA mental health impairment includes a temporary or ongoing disturbance that effects the judgment or behaviour of a person but it must be significant enough to result in a mental …

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Detention for serious crimes involving mental health impairment …

WebAn accused with a mental health or cognitive impairment may be detained as a forensic patient. A person with a mental health impairment or a cognitive impairment who …

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About the prosecution process ODPP

WebThe prosecution process will vary in each case, but commonly involves taking a matter through a committal in the Local Court, followed by a trial and/or sentence proceedings in …

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Chapter 1. The decision to prosecute ODPP

WebProsecution Guidelines. Chapter 1. The decision to prosecute. In deciding whether to prosecute, the public interest is the paramount consideration. It has never …

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Further information and support ODPP

Web9356 0605. [email protected]. Victims and Witness of Crime Court Support (VWCCS) (supports victims and witnesses of crime required to give evidence in …

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Victims Support Scheme ODPP

WebThe scheme is run by Victims Services, which is part of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. It provides: financial assistance for immediate needs (such as …

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Sentencing ODPP

WebSentencing. There are range of sentences that a court is able to impose. An accused person will be sentenced after pleading guilty to a crime or after being found guilty by a …

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Chapter 5. Victims and witnesses ODPP

WebProsecution Guidelines. Chapter 5. Victims and witnesses. The ODPP recognises the important role that victims of crime play as participants in criminal proceedings and will …

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Sexual Assault and Child Abuse ODPP

WebSexual assault committed between two adults is a prevalent offence that is prosecuted by the ODPP. At law, sexual assault is the act of having sexual intercourse without the …

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Steps in the prosecution process ODPP

WebSteps in the prosecution process. Serious criminal cases can be before the courts for many months, or even years. It can be a very stressful and uncertain time for victims and other …

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Overview of the new PID Act 2022 Information sheet

WebThe PID Act 2022 provides for public officials to have multiple pathways to report serious wrongdoing. This includes reporting to a disclosure officer, their manager and other …

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