2027 Annotated Mental Health Provisions of the Criminal Code, Part XX.1

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

AvRichard D. Schneider,Caitlin Pakosh,Lora Patton

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This book provides the full text of Part XX.1 of the Criminal Code, which governs the treatment of mentally disordered accused individuals within the Canadian criminal justice system. Carefully annotated and supplemented with expert commentary, it offers practical insights and clarifications of key points in the legislation. Designed as a focused and accessible reference, the book is invaluable for legal practitioners navigating issues of criminal responsibility and fitness, as well as for mental health professionals involved in assessment and expert testimony before criminal courts or review boards. The annotations help clarify complex legal concepts and procedures, making the legislation easier to understand and apply in practice. Whether used in court, during assessments, or for quick consultation, this resource bridges the gap between legal requirements and clinical realities. Its concise format and targeted content make it an essential tool for anyone working at the intersection of mental health and criminal law, and its annual publication ensures that it serves as a concise, up-to-date guide to the ever-evolving field of mental disorder law in Canada.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2027-01-26
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt1 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor144
FörlagUniversity of Toronto Press
ISBN9781049810355

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Richard D. Schneider is a justice of the Ontario Court of Justice, an adjunct professor of psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and an adjunct professor at the Institute of Forensic Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Caitlin Pakosh is an assistant crown attorney in Peel, Ontario, and an assistant professor at the Institute of Forensic Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Lora Patton is a lawyer, teacher, researcher, and former counsel to the director of the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office in Ontario.

1. Section 2, Definitions 2. Section 672.1(1), Definitions 3. Defence of Mental Disorder: Section 16 4. Ancillary Orders 5. Assessment Orders 6. Fitness to Stand Trial 7. Review Boards 8. Disposition Hearings 9. Dispositions by a Court or Review Board 10. Terms of Dispositions11. High-Risk Accused 12. Dual Status Offenders 13. Appeals 14. Review of Dispositions 15. Power to Compel Appearance 16. Stay of Proceedings 17. Interprovincial Transfers 18. Enforcement of Orders and Regulations Appendix AFitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility: An Introductory Overview Appendix BORB Rules of Procedure Appendix CCriminal Code Forms