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COVID – 19 Emergency Measures The COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 and the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Criminal Proceedings and Other Matters) Regulations 2020 introduced the following temporary changes relevant to this chapter:
For more information on the COVID-19 emergency measures, see the College’s Coronavirus Emergency Act Summary. |
Overview
When Must a Special Hearing be Held?
Purpose of a Special Hearing
Onus of Proof
Procedure
Special Hearings and Mental Impairments
Mandatory Directions
Other Directions
Notes
[1] All references to legislative sections or schedules refer to the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic).
[2] As these directions are required by law, Part 3 of the Jury Directions Act 2015 does not apply (Jury Directions Act 2015 s10).
Last updated: 9 June 2020