Queensland Consolidated Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 131

131 Orders if unsound mind or permanent unfitness for trial

(1) This section applies if, on a reference in relation to a person, the Mental Health Court decides the person—

(a) was of unsound mind when the offence was allegedly committed; or

(b) is unfit for trial and the unfitness for trial is permanent.

(2) The court must make the order required under division 2 or 3 for the person.

(3) However, if the court is not required under division 2 or 3 to make an order for the person, the court may make no order for the person.