Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues with a defendant in criminal proceedings are formally dealt with in two ways: whether the defendant is "fit to stand for trial", and the verdict of "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder". For more information, see Fitness Law in Canada, Insanity Defence. Fitness to stand for trial and Mental disorder defence#Canada.
Informally, mental health can also be dealt with by alternative measures, through "mental health diversion". Mental health diversion will usually require a plan of supervision with the assistance of mental health social workers and professionals.
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