Question of mental illness in judicial process

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Statutory text

(1) When a Magistrate or judge has reason to believe that the person before him is a person with mental illness, and that his mental illness may be a relevant factor in the judicial process, the Magistrate or judge may order an assessment of the person's mental health.
(2) The assessment shall be conducted by a psychiatrist or a medical practitioner as the Magistrate or judge may deem appropriate.
(3) The report of the assessment shall be submitted to the Magistrate or judge, who shall consider the same in the judicial process, in accordance with the law for the time being in force.

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