Victorian Current Acts

CRIMES (MENTAL IMPAIRMENT AND UNFITNESS TO BE TRIED) ACT 1997 - SECT 42

    (1)     For the purpose of—

        (a)     assisting counselling and treatment processes for all people affected by an offence; and

S. 42(1)(b) amended by No. 7/2002 s. 21(1)(a).

        (b)     assisting the court in determining any conditions it may impose on an order made in respect of a person under this Act or in determining whether or not to grant a person extended leave—

a family member of the person or a victim of the offence may make a report to the court.

S. 42(2) amended by No. 7/2002 s. 21(1)(b).

    (2)     A report by a family member or victim is to contain the views of the family member or victim on the conduct of the person and the impact of that conduct on the family member or victim.

S. 42(3) repealed by No. 7/2002 s. 21(1)(c).

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    (4)     A report may be made by another person on behalf of a family member or victim—

        (a)     who is under the age of 18 years; or

        (b)     who the court is satisfied is incapable of making the report because of mental impairment or any other reason.