HUNTSVILLE — An argumentative accused had the court looking into a mandatory psych assessment.

A 41-year-old Huntsville man was in court on April 12 after being charged in an assault last November. During his appearance, he repeatedly interrupted the Crown and judge, declared himself a ‘Judeo-Christian idiot’, and requested the Queen appear so he could know who has the claim against him.

The matter began with Justice Wilson noting that the accused did not plan to hire a lawyer.

Crown attorney Lindsay Jeanes said that could pose an issue as it may mean the victim in the alleged assault would be cross-examined by the accused.

“Well can her majesty the Queen come here than or whoever 'R' is?”

“The allegations are, in a view, child abuse. They’re somewhat on the significant side. Two issues arise — one is that the Crown will be making an application under section 486.3 …”

Before Jeanes could finish, the accused asked, “Could I get everyone to swear on the record please? Is she swearing on the record that everything she is saying is true?”

Justice Wilson explained the court processes.

“No she’s not saying that at all,” said Justice Wilson. “She’s not a witness. She’s a member of the bar, an officer of the court and a Crown Attorney for this district and sir, when she stands up you sit down and when she sits down you stand up.”

A section 486.3 prevents an accused from personally cross-examining a specific witness who is under 18. In those cases, alternate counsel can be appointed to conduct the cross-examination.