Mental Health Legal Centre Inc.

Your Rights in the Criminal Justice System

'Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System in Victoria: Your Rights'Your Rights in the Criminal Justice System' is a booklet about laws in Victoria that apply to you if you are involved in the criminal justice system and have a mental illness. Many laws apply to all people who are involved in the criminal justice system but there are some laws that have been made specifically to protect people who have a mental illness.

The booklet contains information about:-

• Mental Illness
• Police Powers
• Bail Diversion and the Defence of Mental Impairment
• Sentencing if You are Found Guilty
• Your Rights on Mental Health System Orders
• Appeals against Decisions of Courts
• Flow Chart of Mental Health System Orders and MHRB

Download the PDF of the booklet: 'Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System in Victoria: Your Rights below