Instrument developed to assess the psychological abilities stated in the Canadian Criminal Code's fitness standard

Assessment of whether a defendant is unable to understand the nature or object of the proceedings

Automatism

Mens rea

Requirement for the Crown to periodically prove there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial

A decision not to prosecute, but rather have an offender undergo a treatment or community-service program

Specialty courts designed to divert defendants with mental illnesses out of the traditional justice system

A wrongful deed