R v Crnobrnja [2016] NSWSC 1573

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Crnobrnja [2016] NSWSC 1573 Hearing dates: 17 October 2016 Date of orders: 17 October 2016 Decision date: 17 October 2016 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Mathews AJ Decision: Enter a special verdict of not guilty by reason of mental illness. I make the following orders: 1. That Mr Crnobrnja be detained by the Commissioner of Corrective Services until released by due process of law. 2. That the Registrar of the Court notify the Minister of Health of this judgment and order. 3. That the Registrar of the Court notify the Mental Health Review Tribunal of this judgment and order and provide the Tribunal with the following: (a) a transcript of these proceedings; (b) a copy of the exhibits tendered at the hearing; (c) a copy of my reasons for the verdict and order. Catchwords: Judge alone trial – not guilty by reason of mental illness – special verdict Legislation Cited: Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 Cases Cited: Hawkins v the Queen (1994) 179 CLR 500. R v McNaghten (1843) 8 ER 718 R v Newbury [2012] NSWSC 1361 The King v Porter (1933) 55 CLR 182 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Regina Zoran Crnobrnja Representation: Counsel: Mr P Barrett (Crown) Mr J Stratton SC (Accused)

Solicitors: Solicitor for Director of Public Prosecutions Matthew Lorkin Solicitor File Number(s): 2014/00338957 Publication restriction: No