Mental Health Application Fees

In some circumstances, courts will dismiss your criminal charges due to your mental health circumstances. Making these applications can be a complex process and requires specific clinical reporting and the development of mental health plans to ensure that your receive treatment rather than punishment. Such applications require a report from a psychologist or psychiatrist which normally cost in the range of $2500 which is an expense in addition to the legal fees.

• Greater Sydney $4,000 + GST
• Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong and South Coast): $4,500 + GST
• Courts in NSW Country Areas: $4,500 + GST and travel costs