Form 23A.4 – Notice To The Court - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 13(2)(A)

What this form is for

• • Use when raising an insanity defense in criminal proceedings
• • Required when the defendant's mental state is in question
• • Necessary for applications under Section 13(2)(A) specifically
• • Use when court needs formal notice of mental health considerations
• • Required for cases involving fitness to stand up proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Deadlines for submitting this form are typically set by the court in individual cases, but generally should be submitted as soon as mental health becomes relevant to proceedings and well before any scheduled hearings.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form completed fully
• • Supporting medical reports attached
• • Correct court reference number included
• • Copies for all parties prepared
• • Form signed by authorized person
• • Check that specific section 13(2)(A) is correctly referenced
• • Verify defendant's personal details are accurate

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 23A.4 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the defendant's mental state
3. 3Collect and attach relevant medical or psychological assessments
4. 4Prepare copies for all parties involved in the case
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office through the required method
6. 6Keep a copy for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt

Known limitations

• • This form only covers procedures under Section 13(2)(A) specifically
• • Does not replace the need for proper medical evidence
• • May not be appropriate for all mental health-related criminal matters
• • Does not provide legal advice on case strategy
• • Must be used in conjunction with other relevant court procedures