South Australian Current Acts

CRIMINAL LAW CONSOLIDATION ACT 1935 - SECT 269WA

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.