269WA—Power to order examination etc in pre-trial proceedings
(1) If in pre-trial
proceedings it appears to the court that it might expedite the trial to order
the examination of the defendant under this section in anticipation of trial,
the court may, by order—
(a)
require the defendant to undergo an examination by a psychiatrist or other
appropriate expert; and
(b)
require that the results of the examination be reported to the court.
(2) The prosecution
and the defence are entitled to access to the report.