57 Disposal of case where accused found [not criminally responsible or unfit for trial]
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (1995 c 46) | Legislation

Disposal [where accused found not criminally responsible]

57  Disposal of case where accused found [not criminally responsible or unfit for trial]

(1)     This section applies where—

(a)     a person is, [acquitted by reason of the special defence set out in section 51A of this Act]; or

(b)     following an examination of facts under section 55, a court makes a finding under subsection (2) of that section.

(2)     Subject to subsection (3) below, where this section applies the court may, as it thinks fit—

(a)     [subject to subsection (4) below, make a compulsion order [(whether or not authorising the detention of the person in a hospital)]];

[(b)     subject to subsection (4A) below, make a restriction order in respect of the person (that is, in addition to a compulsion order authorising the detention of the person in a hospital);]

[(bb)     subject to subsections (3A) and (4B) below, make an interim compulsion order in respect of the person;]

(c)     [subject to subsections (4C) and (6) below, make a guardianship order in respect of the person];

(d)     [subject to subsection (5) below,] make a supervision and treatment order (within the meaning of paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 4 to this Act) [in respect of

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