Psych 2032 Final (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
When is the patient reassessed? - Correct answer within 45 days. If they become fit
they return to court and proceedings resume. If the defendant remains unfit after 90
days, he/she is referred to a review board for assessment and disposition
What happens with cases of defendants who continue to be unfit? - Correct answer
they are reviewed on an annual basis by the review board.
What is additional for the crown to do if the individual is still unfit? - Correct answer
Every 2 years the crown must prove that there is still sufficient evidence to bring the
case to trial (making a prima facie case)
What happens for review unfit youth cases - Correct answer the court must review the
case every year instead of every 2.
,What happens if there is not sufficient evidence to prosecute the case? - Correct
answer the case is dropped and the defendant is found not guilty
What if a defendant is unlikely to ever become fit? - Correct answer Absolute
discharge/stay is possible to be granted.
When can absolute discharge be granted and who can it only be granted by? - Correct
answer As long as it can be demonstrated there is no significant risk to the public.
Only the courts can do this, not review boards
R v. Demers (2004) - Correct answer Holding someone indefinitely in the case of
fitness is rules as a violation of the liberties guaranteed under section 7 of the Charter
R v. Demers allows courts to Stay (hold) proceedings against someone who was
unlikely to be restored to fitness if any of what three criteria are true - Correct answer
1. Unlikely to every become fit (rare, dementia or severe intellectual disabilities)
2. Not a significant threat to the public
3. Stay is in the interests of proper administration of justice
,Case of Mark - Correct answer Prader-Willi Syndrome which is associated with
moderate intellectual disability, behavioural problems, insatiable hunger tied to temper
outbursts. Committed assault in one of his outbursts. Found unfit
Is marks unfitness a good or bad thing? - Correct answer He was so unfit he may not
be criminally responsible (no intent)
How to restore mark to fitness? - Correct answer showed video of 3 stooges in court
scene to show appropriate proceedings in courts. Mark just had to show he
understood.
NCRMD stands for - Correct answer Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental
Condition
NCRMD deals with - Correct answer impairment of mental or emotional functioning
that affects perceptions, beliefs, and motivations at the time of the offence
, Why is the time of offence key? - Correct answer Insanity removes the responsibility
for performing a particular act because of uncontrollable impulses or delusions
Insanity - Correct answer not being of sound mind, and being mentally deranged and
irrational
What 2 British cases have shaped the current standard of insanity in Canada? - Correct
answer James Hatfield case and R. v. McNaughton
James Hatfield case - Correct answer attempted to assassinate King George III but left
off as he suffered a brain injury previously. Found not criminally responsible on the
basis of insanity
James Hatfield case lead to - Correct answer The Criminal Lunatics Act (1800)
R. v. McNaughton case facts - Correct answer Followed secratary of prime minister
with 2 pistols and shot him. victim identified him
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
When is the patient reassessed? - Correct answer within 45 days. If they become fit
they return to court and proceedings resume. If the defendant remains unfit after 90
days, he/she is referred to a review board for assessment and disposition
What happens with cases of defendants who continue to be unfit? - Correct answer
they are reviewed on an annual basis by the review board.
What is additional for the crown to do if the individual is still unfit? - Correct answer
Every 2 years the crown must prove that there is still sufficient evidence to bring the
case to trial (making a prima facie case)
What happens for review unfit youth cases - Correct answer the court must review the
case every year instead of every 2.
,What happens if there is not sufficient evidence to prosecute the case? - Correct
answer the case is dropped and the defendant is found not guilty
What if a defendant is unlikely to ever become fit? - Correct answer Absolute
discharge/stay is possible to be granted.
When can absolute discharge be granted and who can it only be granted by? - Correct
answer As long as it can be demonstrated there is no significant risk to the public.
Only the courts can do this, not review boards
R v. Demers (2004) - Correct answer Holding someone indefinitely in the case of
fitness is rules as a violation of the liberties guaranteed under section 7 of the Charter
R v. Demers allows courts to Stay (hold) proceedings against someone who was
unlikely to be restored to fitness if any of what three criteria are true - Correct answer
1. Unlikely to every become fit (rare, dementia or severe intellectual disabilities)
2. Not a significant threat to the public
3. Stay is in the interests of proper administration of justice
,Case of Mark - Correct answer Prader-Willi Syndrome which is associated with
moderate intellectual disability, behavioural problems, insatiable hunger tied to temper
outbursts. Committed assault in one of his outbursts. Found unfit
Is marks unfitness a good or bad thing? - Correct answer He was so unfit he may not
be criminally responsible (no intent)
How to restore mark to fitness? - Correct answer showed video of 3 stooges in court
scene to show appropriate proceedings in courts. Mark just had to show he
understood.
NCRMD stands for - Correct answer Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental
Condition
NCRMD deals with - Correct answer impairment of mental or emotional functioning
that affects perceptions, beliefs, and motivations at the time of the offence
, Why is the time of offence key? - Correct answer Insanity removes the responsibility
for performing a particular act because of uncontrollable impulses or delusions
Insanity - Correct answer not being of sound mind, and being mentally deranged and
irrational
What 2 British cases have shaped the current standard of insanity in Canada? - Correct
answer James Hatfield case and R. v. McNaughton
James Hatfield case - Correct answer attempted to assassinate King George III but left
off as he suffered a brain injury previously. Found not criminally responsible on the
basis of insanity
James Hatfield case lead to - Correct answer The Criminal Lunatics Act (1800)
R. v. McNaughton case facts - Correct answer Followed secratary of prime minister
with 2 pistols and shot him. victim identified him
