R v Griffiths [2017] NSWSC 1666

R v Griffiths [2017] NSWSC 1666

On the basis of current psychiatric reports, the accused's schizophrenia is in remission and he now meets the legal criteria for fitness to stand trial; therefore, he is found fit and proceedings may continue.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Fitness to Stand Trial Determination
Outcome
Accused found fit to stand trial
Legal Topics
['murder' 'fitness to Stand Trial' 'mental Illness']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Fitness to Stand Trial Determination

  1. 1 ['Whether the accused has become fit to stand trial after previously being found unfit']

Ratio Decidendi

On the basis of current psychiatric reports, the accused's schizophrenia is in remission and he now meets the legal criteria for fitness to stand trial; therefore, he is found fit and proceedings may continue.

Court Disposition

Accused found fit to stand trial

Orders

  • ['Matter to be placed in the arraignments list on 9 February 2018' 'Accused to remain in custody']