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Psychiatric Evaluation at the Request of the Judiciary in the Saudi Mental Health Law

التقويم النفسي بطلب القضاء — نظام الرعاية الصحية النفسية

Forensic psychiatric medical committees evaluate an accused suspected of mental illness or intellectual disability at the request of the judicial or investigating authorities. The accused is admitted within seven days and evaluated within thirty days, extendable, with a statement of criminal responsibility. Release is barred even on bail. Special wards exist for convicted and accused persons.

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