Medico-legal Reports
Section 10 vs Section 14 Reports: Understanding the Key Differences
NSW courts offer Section 10 dismissals and Section 14 mental health orders. Understand which path suits your situation best.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 10 Sept 2025
Medico-legal Reports
Section 14 Diversion in NSW: Eligibility, Process & Outcomes
Who qualifies for Section 14 diversion in NSW Local Courts, what magistrates weigh up, and the treatment-plan outcomes that follow — a practitioner-facing walk-through of the eligibility test, the psychological report, and post-order conditions.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 13 Feb 2025
Medico-legal Reports
Section 14 of the Mental Health Act (NSW): What It Is & How Diversion Works
Section 14 of the Mental Health Act (NSW) — the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 — explained in plain language: how magistrates divert defendants with a mental health or cognitive impairment, who it applies to, and what a Section 14 report involves. A guide for individuals, families and legal practitioners.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 27 Aug 2024
Medico-legal Reports
Does a Section 14 Show Up on a Police Check?
A Section 14 is not a criminal conviction — the charge is dismissed, so it generally does not appear on a standard National Police Check. Here is what you need to know.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 22 July 2024
Medico-legal Reports
The Role of Psychological Assessments in Medico-Legal Reports
Uncover the crucial role of Psychological Assessments in Medico-Legal Reports. Learn how these assessments influence legal outcomes and mental health policy.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 18 July 2024
Medico-legal Reports
How to Prepare for a Medico-Legal Psychological Report Interview
Preparing for a Medico-Legal Psychological Report Interview? Understand its purpose, gather relevant documents, and be honest and consistent in your responses.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 6 July 2024
Medico-legal Reports
What Goes Into a Section 14 Report? A Clinician's Explainer
What a NSW Section 14 psychological report actually contains — clinical history, mental state examination, diagnostic formulation, and the diversion recommendation the magistrate reads. A clinician-side view of the report shape, not the legal test.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 26 June 2024
Medico-legal Reports
What Are Medico-Legal Reports and When Do You Need One?
Unlock the secrets of medico-legal reports and their vital role in legal proceedings. Discover when and why these reports are essential for various cases.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda 17 June 2024