Several Provinces Have Implemented Mental Health Courts

question 56

Multiple Choice

Several provinces have implemented mental health courts. These specialized courts focus on

• A) cases involving aboriginal offenders and victims.
• B) the treatment and rehabilitation of those who have committed criminal acts due to mental disorders.
• C) the punishment of those who have committed criminal acts due to mental disorders.
• D) single-level courts whereby judges in these courts are given the powers of both the superior trial courts and territorial courts for those with mental disorders.
• E) domestic violence cases involving spousal, elder, and child abuse.

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Definitions:

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