Mental Health Applications
 

Mental Health Defence & Diversion in NSW Criminal Matters

If mental health issues are relevant to criminal proceedings, Marcus Legal can help clients pursue diversionary options under the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW).​

Our services include:

• Section 14 applications to dismiss charges based on mental health conditions

• Liaising with treating practitioners and obtaining medical reports

• Court advocacy to support mental health diversion or sentencing mitigation

• Applications for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) or forensic orders

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We approach each case with compassion, discretion, and a focus on treatment and rehabilitation pathways.​

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