Publisher's Synopsis
The 2025 Annotated Mental Disorder Provisions of the Criminal Code, Part XX.1 offers an essential, updated resource for legal and mental health professionals. This volume focuses exclusively on the mental disorder provisions of the Criminal Code, incorporating updates that reflect recent statutory amendments and new case law. Designed for practitioners working with mentally disordered accused individuals, the book offers clear annotations alongside the full legislative text. It covers key areas such as fitness to stand trial and criminal responsibility under section 16 of the Criminal Code, as well as assessment orders, treatment impasses, expert evidence, and more. This edition also includes practical insights, relevant case law, and helpful appendices, including the Ontario Review Board's Rules of Procedure and necessary legal forms. Published annually, The 2025 Annotated Mental Disorder Provisions of the Criminal Code serves as a concise, up-to-date guide to the ever-evolving field of mental disorder law in Canada. It is an ideal resource for Review Board members, legal practitioners, and anyone involved in mental health proceedings within the criminal justice system.
