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 == C. Disposition Hearings After NCRMD ==
-A finding of NCRMD ends criminal proceedings against the accused. There will then be a disposition hearing  either in court  or  by  the  review  board  (s 672.38).  Under  s  672.54  a  person  found  NCRMD may be: a)discharged absolutely where the review board or court finds that the accused is not a significant threat to the safety of the public; b)discharged subject to conditions considered appropriate by the court or review board; or c)detained in custody in a psychiatric hospital subject to conditions considered appropriate by the court or review board. d)With the passage of Bill C-14, discussed fully below, the court may also designate a person as a high-risk accused.
+A finding of NCRMD ends criminal proceedings against the accused. There will then be a disposition hearing  either in court or by the review board (s 672.38).  Under s 672.54 a person found NCRMD may be:
+*a) discharged absolutely where the review board or court finds that the accused is not a significant threat to the safety of the public;
+*b) discharged subject to conditions considered appropriate by the court or review board; or
+*c) detained in custody in a psychiatric hospital subject to conditions considered appropriate by the court or review board.
+*d) With the passage of Bill C-14, discussed fully below, the court may also designate a person as a high-risk accused.