Her partner was also living at the address where the baby was found, the Herald understands.<\/p>\n
The discovery sparked a police investigation and Smith was arrested the next day. <\/p>\n
Auckland District Court Judge Claire Ryan said in October suppression arguments relating to potential effects on the property\u2019s resale value were effectively the opinion of someone in the household that had been turned into an affidavit. <\/p>\n
Judge Ryan said the submissions were \u201ca bit light on the ground\u201d and there was no evidence from a real estate agent to back up claims that media publication would diminish the home\u2019s sale price. <\/p>\n
She granted Yi until December 12 to file something more substantial.<\/p>\n
During a hearing on Friday, Yi advised the court the name suppression application was no longer being pursued.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Smith appeared in Auckland\u2019s Criminal Procedure Mentally Impaired Persons court (CPMIP).<\/p>\n
Yi entered a not guilty plea on his client\u2019s behalf to a charge of interfering with human remains.<\/p>\n
The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years\u2019 imprisonment.<\/p>\n
The court heard Smith had been held at the Mason Clinic but her condition had improved. She is now on electronic bail.<\/p>\n
Judge Pippa Sinclair ordered that an insanity report be prepared.<\/p>\n
Smith is scheduled to reappear in court on February 18.<\/p>\n
The CPMIP convenes every fortnight at Auckland District Court to assess the mental health of defendants and determine their fitness to stand trial.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CPMIP protects the mentally ill from the harsh realities of ordinary criminal courts, providing a safer environment attuned to their needs,\u201d the District Court\u2019s website says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe court handles cases involving defendants with severe mental health issues, such as delusions and hallucinations, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.\u201d<\/p>\n