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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2015 - NOTES

Dictionary

(see s 3)

Note 1     The Legislation Act

contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2     For example, the Legislation Act

, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

              •     ACAT

              •     adult

              •     chief officer (ambulance service)

              •     chief police officer

              •     child

              •     correctional centre

              •     corrections officer

              •     detention place

              •     director-general (see s 163)

              •     director of public prosecutions

              •     discrimination commissioner

              •     doctor

              •     domestic partner (see s 169 (1))

              •     expire

              •     integrity commission

              •     lawyer

              •     Magistrates Court

              •     nurse

              •     nurse practitioner

              •     parent

              •     police officer

              •     proceeding

              •     public advocate

              •     registrar

              •     reviewable decision notice

              •     State

              •     Supreme Court

              •     victims of crime commissioner

              •     writing.

"advance agreement"—see section 26.

"advance consent direction"—see section 27.

"affected person", in relation to a forensic patient—see section 128.

"affected person register", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 130.

"approved community care facility "means a facility approved under section 262.

"approved mental health facility "means a facility approved under section 261.

"assessment "means a psychiatric or psychological assessment.

"assessment order "means an order made under section 37.

"authorised ambulance paramedic "means a member of the ambulance service—

        (a)     employed as a paramedic; and

        (b)     authorised by the chief officer (ambulance service) to apprehend people with a mental disorder or mental illness.

"authorised officer", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"care and protection order"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, section 422.

care coordinator means the care coordinator appointed under section 204.

"carer"—see section 12.

"chief psychiatrist "means the Chief Psychiatrist appointed under section 196.

"close relative or close friend", of a person—see the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

, section 32A.

"community-based sentence"—see the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005

, section 264.

"community care facility"—

        (a)     means—

              (i)     a facility, or part of a facility, for the treatment, care or support, protection, rehabilitation or accommodation of people with a mental disorder; or

              (ii)     a prescribed psychiatric facility or a prescribed part of a psychiatric facility; but

        (b)     does not include a correctional centre or detention place.

"community care order "means an order made under section 66.

"community care service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"coordinating director-general "means the director-general appointed under section 215.

"correctional patient"—see section 135.

corrections director-general means the director-general responsible for the Corrections Management Act 2007

.

"corrections order", for division 7.1.8 (Leave for detained people)—see section 118.

"corresponding law", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"Crimes Act "means the Crimes Act 1900

.

"CYP director-general "means the director-general responsible for the Children and Young People Act 2008

.

"decision-making capacity"—see section 7.

"detainee"—see the Corrections Management Act 2007

, section 6.

"director-general", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 127.

"electroconvulsive therapy"—see section 145.

"electroconvulsive therapy order"—see section 145.

"eligible person", for part 13.2 (Licences)—see section 223.

emergency assessment order means an order made under section 39.

"emergency electroconvulsive therapy order"—see section 145.

"entitled person"—see section 208.

"forensic community care order "means an order made under section 108.

forensic mental health order means a forensic psychiatric treatment order or a forensic community care order.

"forensic patient", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 127.

"forensic psychiatric treatment order "means an order made under section 101.

"health attorney"—see the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

, section 32B (1).

"health director-general", for part 8.4 (Leave for correctional patients)—see section 142A.

"information sharing entity", for part 12.5 (Sharing information—government agencies)—see section 218.

"information sharing protocol", for part 12.5 (Sharing information—government agencies)—see section 219.

"information statement "means an information statement mentioned in section 15 (1) (b).

"inspector", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.

"intensive therapy order", for a child or young person—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, section 532.

"interim care and protection order"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, section 433.

"interim intensive therapy order", for a child or young person—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, section 543.

"interstate authorised person", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"interstate community care facility", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"interstate community care service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"interstate involuntary treatment order", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"interstate mental health facility", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"interstate mental health service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"interstate patient", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"licence", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.

"licensed premises", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.

"licensee", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.

"mental disorder"—see section 9.

"mental health facility"—

        (a)     means a facility for the treatment, care or support, rehabilitation or accommodation of people with a mental illness; and

        (b)     includes a psychiatric facility.

mental health officer means a person appointed as a mental health officer under section 201.

"mental health order "means a psychiatric treatment order, a community care order or a restriction order.

"mental health professional "means a doctor, nurse, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or therapist (including occupational therapist) or other person who provides services for people with a mental disorder or mental illness.

"mental health service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.

"mental illness"—see section 10.

"mental impairment"—see the Criminal Code

, section 27.

"nominated person "means a person nominated under section 19.

"non-presidential member", of the ACAT—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008

, dictionary.

"official visitor"—see section 208.

"president", of the ACAT—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008

, dictionary.

"presidential member", of the ACAT—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008

, dictionary.

"private psychiatric facility", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.

"psychiatric facility "means—

        (a)     a hospital or other facility conducted by the Territory for the treatment, care, support, rehabilitation or accommodation of people who have a mental illness; or

        (b)     a private psychiatric facility licensed under chapter 13.

"psychiatric surgery"—see section 145.

"psychiatric treatment order "means an order made under section 58.

"psychiatrist" means a doctor who—

        (a)     is registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT)

to practise in the specialty of psychiatry; or

        (b)     meets the requirements prescribed by regulation.

"publish", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 127.

"registered affected person", in relation to a forensic patient—see section 129.

"referring officer", in relation to a person, means—

        (a)     the police officer—

              (i)     who arrests the person in connection with an offence; or

              (ii)     who is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds on which to charge the person in connection with an offence; or

              (iii)     who charges the person in connection with an offence; or

        (b)     a member of the staff of the director of public prosecutions who is responsible for the prosecution of an offence against the person; or

        (c)     if the person is required to accept supervision by someone else as a condition of bail under the Bail Act 1992

—that other person.

Note     Under the Bail Act 1992

, s 25 (4) and s 26 (2), an adult may be supervised by the corrections director-general and a child may be supervised by the CYP director-general.

"relative", in relation to a person, means a domestic partner, parent, guardian, grandparent, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, cousin or child (being a child over the age of 18 years) of the person.

Note     Domestic partner—see the Legislation Act

, s 169.

"relevant director-general", for part 8.4 (Leave for correctional patients)—see section 142A.

"relevant information", for part 12.5 (Sharing information—government agencies)—see section 218.

"relevant official"—

        (a)     for a mental health order, for chapter 5 (Mental health orders)—see section 50; or

        (b)     for a forensic mental health order, for part 7.1 (Forensic mental health orders)—see section 93.

"relevant person"—

        (a)     for a mental health order application, for chapter 5 (Mental health orders)—see section 50; and

        (b)     for a forensic mental health order application, for part 7.1 (Forensic mental health orders)—see section 93.

"representative", of a treating team, for part 3.3 (Advance agreements and advance consent directions)—see section 24.

"responsible person", for part 3.1 (Rights in relation to information and communication)—see section 14.

"restraint" does not include the use of a spit hood.

"restriction order "means an order made under section 60 or section 68.

"reviewable decision", for chapter 16 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 258.

"secure mental health facility"—see the Mental Health (Secure Facilities) Act 2016

, section 7.

"subject person", for chapter 11 (ACAT procedural matters)—see section 190.

"transfer direction"—see section 136 (3).

"treating team", for a person with a mental disorder or mental illness, for part 3.3 (Advance agreements and advance consent directions)—see section 24.

"treatment, care or support", for a mental disorder or mental illness

        (a)     means things done in the course of the exercise of professional skills to remedy the disorder or illness or lessen its ill effects or the pain or suffering it causes; and

        (b)     includes the giving of medication and counselling, training, therapeutic and rehabilitation programs, care or support.

Examples—rehabilitation support

1     support to improve social confidence and integration

2     assistance to improve work skills

"visitable place"—see section 208.

"young detainee"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, section 95.

"young offender"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, dictionary.

"young person"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008

, section 12.

Endnotes

1     About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001

, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2     Abbreviation key

A = Act

NI = Notifiable instrument

AF = Approved form

o = order

am = amended

om = omitted/repealed

amdt = amendment

ord = ordinance

AR = Assembly resolution

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

CN = Commencement notice

pres = present

def = definition

prev = previous

DI = Disallowable instrument

(prev...) = previously

dict = dictionary

pt = part

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

r = rule/subrule

Assembly

reloc = relocated

div = division

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired

R[X] = Republication No

Gaz = gazette

RI = reissue

hdg = heading

s = section/subsection

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

sch = schedule

ins = inserted/added

sdiv = subdivision

LA = Legislation Act 2001

SL = Subordinate law

LR = legislation register

sub = substituted

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

underlining = whole or part not commenced

mod = modified/modification

or to be expired

3     Legislation history

Mental Health Act 2015 A2015-38

notified LR 7 October 2015

s 1, s 2 commenced 7 October 2015 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.2 (amdt 2.54) commenced 8 October 2015 (s 2 (2))

remainder commenced 1 March 2016 (s 2 (1) and see Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

A2014-51

, s 2 (as am by A2015-38

amdt 2.54))

as amended by

Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)

A2016-13 sch 1 pt 1.28

notified LR 16 March 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.28 commenced 1 April 2016 (s 2 and see Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016

A2016-1 s 2)

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)

A2016-28 sch 1 pt 1.6

notified LR 15 June 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 15 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 16 June 2016 (s 2 (1))

Mental Health Amendment Act 2016

A2016-32

notified LR 20 June 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 20 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

s 86, s 96, s 97, s 101 commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2 (2))

remainder commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2 (1))

Family Violence Act 2016

A2016-42 sch 3 pt 3.16 (as am by A2017-10

s 7)

notified LR 18 August 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.16 commenced 1 May 2017 (s 2 (2) as am by A2017-10

s 7)

Family and Personal Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2017

A2017-10 s 7

notified LR 6 April 2017

s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))

s 7 commenced 30 April 2017 (s 2 (1))

Note     This Act only amends the Family Violence Act 2016


A2016-42.

Statute Law Amendment Act 2017 (No 2)

A2017-28 sch 3 pt 3.9

notified LR 27 September 2017

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2017 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.9 commenced 11 October 2017 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2018

A2018-42 sch 1 pt 1.3

notified LR 8 November 2018

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))

Integrity Commission Act 2018

A2018-52 sch 1 pt 1.16 (as am by A2019-18

s 4)

notified LR 11 December 2018

s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2018 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.16 commenced 1 December 2019 (s 2 (2) (a) as am by A2019-18

s 4)

Integrity Commission Amendment Act 2019

A2019-18

notified LR 14 June 2019

s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2019 (LA s 75 (1))

s 3, s 4 commenced 15 June 2019 (s 2 (1))

Note     This Act only amends the Integrity Commission Act 2018

A2018-52.

Official Visitor Amendment Act 2019

A2019-29 sch 1 pt 1.5

notified LR 2 October 2019

s 1, s 2 commenced 2 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))

amdt 1.23 commenced 2 April 2020 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)

sch 1 pt 1.5 remainder commenced 3 October 2019 (s 2 (2))

Mental Health Amendment Act 2020

A2020-43

notified LR 27 August 2020

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 August 2020 (LA s 75 (1))

s 7, s 8 commenced 12 February 2021 (s 2 (3))

remainder commenced 28 August 2020 (s 2 (1))

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2021

A2021-3 pt 13

notified LR 19 February 2021

s 1, s 2 commenced 19 February 2021 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 13 commenced 26 February 2021 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2021

A2021-12 sch 1 pt 1.2, sch 3 pt 3.37

notified LR 9 June 2021

s 1, s 2 commenced 9 June 2021 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2, sch 3 pt 3.37 commenced 23 June 2021 (s 2 (1))

Mental Health Amendment Act 2023

A2023-44

notified LR 15 November 2023

s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 16 November 2023 (s 2)

Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment Act 2023

A2023-45 sch 1 pt 1.8

notified LR 15 November 2023

s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 27 March 2024 (s 2 (2) (a))

4     Amendment history

Dictionary
s 2     orig s 2
    om LA s 89 (4)
    pres s 2
    (prev s 3) renum as s 2 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Notes
s 3     orig s 3
    renum as s 2
    pres s 3
    (prev s 4) renum as s 3 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4     orig s 4
    renum as s 3
    pres s 4
    (prev s 4A) renum as s 4 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4A     renum as s 4

Objects of Act
s 5     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Principles applying to Act
s 6     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 6 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Meaning of decision-making capacity
s 7     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 7 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Principles of decision-making capacity
s 8     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 8 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Meaning of mental disorder
s 9     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 9 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Meaning of mental illness
s 10     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 10 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

People not to be regarded as having mental disorder or mental illness
s 11     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 11 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Meaning of carer
s 12     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 12 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Proceedings relating to children
s 13     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 13 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38

Rights in relation to information and communication
pt 3.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 3.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Meaning of responsible person—pt 3.1
s 14     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 14 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Information to be given to people
s 15     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 15 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    pars renum R1 LA

Information to be available at facilities
s 16     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 16 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Communication
s 17     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 17 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Failure by owner of facility to comply with pt 3.1
s 18     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 18 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Nominated people
pt 3.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 3.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Nominated person
s 19     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 19 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Nominated person—functions
s 20     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 20 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    am A2016-32

s 4

Nominated person—obligations of person in charge of facility
s 21     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 21 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Nominated person—end of nomination
s 22     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 22 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Nominated person—protection from liability
s 23     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 23 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Advance agreements and advance consent directions
pt 3.3 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 3.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Definitions—pt 3.3
s 24     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 24 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    def representative reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 24 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    def treating team reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 24 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Rights in relation to advance agreements and advance consent directions
s 25     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 25 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Entering into advance agreement
s 26     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 26 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    am A2016-32

s 5; pars renum R4 LA; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Making advance consent direction
s 27     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 27 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    ss renum R1 LA
    am A2016-32

s 6; pars renum R4 LA; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Giving treatment etc under advance agreement or advance consent direction
s 28     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 28 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Ending advance agreement or advance consent direction
s 29     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 29 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
    am A2016-32

s 7

Effect of advance agreement and advance consent direction on guardian with authority to give consent for treatment, care or support
s 30     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 30 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Effect of advance agreement and advance consent direction on attorney with power to deal with health care matters
s 31     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 31 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Effect of health direction on previous advance consent direction
s 32     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 32 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39

Applications for assessment orders
pt 4.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 4.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40

Applications by people with mental disorder or mental illness—assessment order
s 33     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 33 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40

Applications by other people—assessment order
s 34     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 34 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40

Applications by referring officers—assessment order
s 35     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 35 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40

Applicant and referring officer to tell ACAT of risks—assessment order
s 36     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40

Assessment orders
pt 4.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 4.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40

Assessment order
s 36A     renum as s 37

Consent for assessment order
s 36B     renum as s 38

Emergency assessment order
s 36C     renum as s 39

Content and effect of assessment order
s 36D     renum as s 40

Public advocate to be told about assessment order
s 36E     renum as s 41

Time for conducting assessment
s 36F     renum as s 42

Removal order to conduct assessment
s 36G     renum as s 43

Executing removal order
s 36H     renum as s 44

Contact with others
s 36I     renum as s 45

Public advocate and lawyer to have access
s 36J     renum as s 46

Person to be assessed to be told about order
s 36K     renum as s 47

Copy of assessment
s 36L     renum as s 48

Notice of outcome of assessment
s 36M     renum as s 49

Definitions—ch 5
s 36N     renum as s 50

Applications for mental health orders
s 36O     renum as s 51

Applicant to tell ACAT of risks
s 36P     renum as s 52

ACAT must consider assessment—mental health order
s 36Q     renum as s 53

Consultation by ACAT—mental health order
s 36R     renum as s 54

ACAT must hold hearing—mental health order
s 36S     renum as s 55

What ACAT must take into account—mental health order
s 36T     renum as s 56

ACAT must not order particular treatment, care or support—mental health order
s 36U     renum as s 57

Psychiatric treatment order
s 36V     renum as s 58

Content of psychiatric treatment order
s 36W     renum as s 59

Criteria for making restriction order with psychiatric treatment order
s 36X     renum as s 60

Content of restriction order made with psychiatric treatment order
s 36Y     renum as s 61

Role of chief psychiatrist—psychiatric treatment order
s 36Z     renum as s 62

Treatment etc to be explained—psychiatric treatment order
s 36ZA     renum as s 63

Action if psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 36ZB     renum as s 64

Powers in relation to psychiatric treatment order
s 36ZC     renum as s 65

Community care order
s 36ZD     renum as s 66

Content of community care order
s 36ZE     renum as s 67

Criteria for making restriction order with community care order
s 36ZF     renum as s 68

Content of restriction order made with community care order etc
s 36ZG     renum as s 69

Role of care coordinator—community care order
s 36ZH     renum as s 70

Treatment etc to be explained—community care order
s 36ZI     renum as s 71

Action if community care order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 36ZJ     renum as s 72

Powers in relation to community care order
s 36ZK     renum as s 73

Limits on communication—mental health order
s 36ZL     renum as s 74

Offence—limits on communication—mental health order
s 36ZM     renum as s 75

Duration of mental health orders
s 36ZN     renum as s 76

Contravention of mental health order
s 36ZO     renum as s 77

Contravention of mental health order—absconding from facility
s 36ZP     renum as s 78

Review, amendment or revocation of mental health order
s 36ZQ     renum as s 79

Assessment order
s 37     orig s 37
    renum as s 80
    pres s 37
    (prev s 36A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36A by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 37 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 8; A2017-28

amdt 3.26; A2023-45

amdt 1.32

Consent for assessment order
s 38     orig s 38
    renum as s 81
    pres s 38
    (prev s 36B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36B by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 38 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Copy of court order
s 38A     renum as s 82

Emergency assessment order
s 39     orig s 39
    renum as s 83
    pres s 39
    (prev s 36C) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36C by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 39 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content and effect of assessment order
s 40     orig s 40
    renum as s 84
    pres s 40
    (prev s 36D) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36D by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 40 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 9

Public advocate to be told about assessment order
s 41     orig s 41
    renum as s 85
    pres s 41
    (prev s 36E) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36E by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 41 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Medical examination of detained person
s 41AA     renum as s 86

Notification of Magistrates Court about emergency detention or release from emergency detention
s 41A     renum as s 87

Treatment during detention
s 41AB     renum as s 88

Time for conducting assessment
s 42     orig s 42
    renum as s 89
    pres s 42
    (prev s 36F) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36F by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 42 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 10

Removal order to conduct assessment
s 43     (prev s 36G) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36G by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 43 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Executing removal order
s 44     (prev s 36H) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36H by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 44 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Contact with others
s 45     orig s 45
    renum as s 90
    pres s 45
    (prev s 36I) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36I by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 45 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Public advocate and lawyer to have access
s 46     orig s 46
    renum as s 91
    pres s 46
    (prev s 36J) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36J by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 46 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Person to be assessed to be told about order
s 47     orig s 47
    renum as s 92
    pres s 47
    (prev s 36K) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36K by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 47 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 11

Copy of assessment
s 48     (prev s 36L) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36L by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 48 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 12

Definitions—pt 7.1
s 48S     renum as s 93

Applications for forensic mental health orders—detainees etc
s 48T     renum as s 94

Relevant person to tell ACAT of risks
s 48U     renum as s 95

ACAT must consider assessment—forensic mental health order
s 48V     renum as s 96

Consultation by ACAT—forensic mental health order
s 48W     renum as s 97

ACAT must hold hearing—forensic mental health order
s 48X     renum as s 98

What ACAT must take into account—forensic mental health order
s 48Y     renum as s 99

ACAT must not order particular treatment, care or support—forensic mental health order
s 48Z     renum as s 100

Forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 48ZA     renum as s 101

Content of forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 48ZB     renum as s 102

Role of chief psychiatrist—forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 48ZC     renum as s 103

Treatment etc to be explained—forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 48ZD     renum as s 104

Action if forensic psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 48ZE     renum as s 105

Action if forensic psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain person
s 48ZF     renum as s 106

Powers in relation to forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 48ZG     renum as s 107

Forensic community care order
s 48ZH     renum as s 108

Content of forensic community care order
s 48ZI     renum as s 109

Role of care coordinator—forensic community care order
s 48ZJ     renum as s 110

Treatment etc to be explained—forensic community care order
s 48ZK     renum as s 111

Action if forensic community care order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 48ZL     renum as s 112

Action if forensic community care order no longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain person
s 48ZM     renum as s 113

Powers in relation to forensic community care order
s 48ZN     renum as s 114

Limits on communication—forensic mental health order
s 48ZO     renum as s 115

Offence—limits on communication—forensic mental health order
s 48ZP     renum as s 116

Duration of forensic mental health orders
s 48ZQ     renum as s 117

Meaning of corrections order—div 7.1.8
s 48ZR     renum as s 118

Grant of leave for person detained by ACAT
s 48ZS     renum as s 119

Revocation of leave granted by ACAT
s 48ZT     renum as s 120

Grant of leave for person detained by relevant official
s 48ZU     renum as s 121

Leave in emergency or special circumstances
s 48ZV     renum as s 122

Revocation of leave granted by relevant official
s 48ZW     renum as s 123

Contravention of forensic mental health order
s 48ZX     renum as s 124

Contravention of forensic mental health order—absconding from facility
s 48ZY     renum as s 125

Review, amendment or revocation of forensic mental health order
s 48ZZ     renum as s 126

Definitions—pt 7.2
s 48ZZA     renum as s 127

Meaning of affected person
s 48ZZB     renum as s 128

Meaning of registered affected person
s 48ZZC     renum as s 129

Affected person register
s 48ZZD     renum as s 130

Notifying people about the affected person register
s 48ZZE     renum as s 131

Including person in affected person register
s 48ZZF     renum as s 132

Removing person from affected person register
s 48ZZG     renum as s 133

Disclosures to registered affected people
s 48ZZH     renum as s 134

Meaning of correctional patient
s 48ZZI     renum as s 135

Transfer to mental health facility
s 48ZZJ     renum as s 136

Return to correctional centre unless direction to remain
s 48ZZK     renum as s 137

Release etc on change of status of correctional patient
s 48ZZL     renum as s 138

ACAT may return people to correctional centre
s 48ZZM     renum as s 139

Review of correctional patient awaiting transfer to mental health facility
s 48ZZN     renum as s 140

Review of correctional patient transferred to mental health facility
s 48ZZO     renum as s 141

Review of correctional patient detained at mental health facility
s 48ZZP     renum as s 142

Grant of leave for correctional patients
s 48ZZQ     renum as s 143

Revocation of leave for correctional patients
s 48ZZR     renum as s 144

Notice of outcome of assessment
s 49     orig s 49
    renum as s 145
    pres s 49
    (prev s 36M) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36M by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
    renum as s 49 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Preliminary
pt 5.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

Definitions—ch 5
s 50     orig s 50
    renum as s 146
    pres s 50
    (prev s 36N) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36N by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 50 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    def relevant official reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36N by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    def relevant person reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36N by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    am A2016-32

s 13

Applications for mental health orders
pt 5.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

Applications for mental health orders
s 51     orig s 51
    renum as s 147
    pres s 51
    (prev s 36O) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36O by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 51 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Applicant to tell ACAT of risks
s 52     orig s 52
    renum as s 148
    pres s 52
    (prev s 36P) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36P by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 52 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Making of mental health orders—preliminary matters
pt 5.3 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

ACAT must consider assessment—mental health order
s 53     orig s 53
    renum as s 149
    pres s 53
    (prev s 36Q) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36Q by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 53 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Consultation by ACAT—mental health order
s 54     orig s 54
    renum as s 150
    pres s 54
    (prev s 36R) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36R by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 54 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

ACAT must hold hearing—mental health order
s 55     orig s 55
    renum as s 151
    pres s 55
    (prev s 36S) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36S by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 55 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Offence—unauthorised administration of electroconvulsive therapy
s 55B     renum as s 152

Application for electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55C     renum as s 153

Consultation by ACAT—electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55D     renum as s 154

ACAT must hold hearing—electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55E     renum as s 155

What ACAT must take into account—electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55F     renum as s 156

Making of electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55G     renum as s 157

Content of electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55H     renum as s 158

Person to be told about electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55I     renum as s 159

Application for emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55J     renum as s 160

What ACAT must take into account—emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55JA     renum as s 161

Making of emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55K     renum as s 162

Content of an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 55L     renum as s 163

What ACAT must take into account—mental health order
s 56     orig s 56
    renum as s 164
    pres s 56
    (prev s 36T) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36T by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 56 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 4, s 5; pars renum R13 LA

ACAT must not order particular treatment, care or support—mental health order
s 57     orig s 57
    renum as s 165
    pres s 57
    (prev s 36U) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36U by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 57 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Psychiatric treatment orders
pt 5.4 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

Psychiatric treatment order
s 58     orig s 58
    renum as s 166
    pres s 58
    (prev s 36V) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36V by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 58 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 14

Content of psychiatric treatment order
s 59     orig s 59
    renum as s 167
    pres s 59
    (prev s 36W) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36W by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 59 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Criteria for making restriction order with psychiatric treatment order
s 60     orig s 60
    renum as s 168
    pres s 60
    (prev s 36X) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36X by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 60 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of restriction order made with psychiatric treatment order
s 61     orig s 61
    renum as s 169
    pres s 61
    (prev s 36Y) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36Y by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 61 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Role of chief psychiatrist—psychiatric treatment order
s 62     orig s 62
    renum as s 170
    pres s 62
    (prev s 36Z) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36Z by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 62 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 15; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Treatment etc to be explained—psychiatric treatment order
s 63     orig s 63
    renum as s 171
    pres s 63
    (prev s 36ZA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZA by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 63 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Action if psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 64     orig s 64
    renum as s 172
    pres s 64
    (prev s 36ZB) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZB by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 64 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Powers in relation to psychiatric treatment order
s 65     orig s 65
    renum as s 173
    pres s 65
    (prev s 36ZC) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZC by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 65 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 16

Community care orders
pt 5.5 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

Community care order
s 66     orig s 66
    renum as s 174
    pres s 66
    (prev s 36ZD) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZD by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 66 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of community care order
s 67     orig s 67
    renum as s 175
    pres s 67
    (prev s 36ZE) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZE by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 67 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Criteria for making restriction order with community care order
s 68     orig s 68
    renum as s 176
    pres s 68
    (prev s 36ZF) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZF by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 68 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of restriction order made with community care order etc
s 69     (prev s 36ZG) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZG by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 69 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Role of care coordinator—community care order
s 70     orig s 70
    renum as s 177
    pres s 70
    (prev s 36ZH) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZH by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 70 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Recommendations about people with mental disorder or mental illness
s 70A     renum as s 178

Treatment etc to be explained—community care order
s 71     orig s 71
    renum as s 179
    pres s 71
    (prev s 36ZI) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZI by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 71 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Action if community care order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 72     orig s 72
    renum as s 180
    pres s 72
    (prev s 36ZJ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZJ by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 72 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Powers in relation to community care order
s 73     orig s 73
    renum as s 181
    pres s 73
    (prev s 36ZK) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZK by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 73 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 17

Limits on communication under mental health orders
pt 5.6 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.6 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

Limits on communication—mental health order
s 74     orig s 74
    renum as s 182
    pres s 74
    (prev s 36ZL) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZL by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 74 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Offence—limits on communication—mental health order
s 75     orig s 75
    renum as s 183
    pres s 75
    (prev s 36ZM) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZM by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 75 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Duration, contravention and review of mental health orders
pt 5.7 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 5.7 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41

Duration of mental health orders
s 76     orig s 76
    renum as s 184
    pres s 76
    (prev s 36ZN) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZN by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 76 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Contravention of mental health order
s 77     orig s 77
    renum as s 185
    pres s 77
    (prev s 36ZO) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZO by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 77 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 6; ss renum R13 LA; A2021-12

amdt 3.88; A2023-44

ss 4-8; ss renum R18 LA

Contravention of mental health order—absconding from facility
s 78     orig s 78
    renum as s 186
    pres s 78
    (prev s 36ZP) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZP by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 78 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Review of mental health order
s 79 hdg     sub A2016-32

s 18
s 79     orig s 79
    renum as s 187
    pres s 79
    (prev s 36ZQ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 36ZQ by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
    renum as s 79 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 19

Notice of hearing
s 79A     renum as s 188

Directions to registrar
s 79B     renum as s 189

Apprehension
s 80     orig s 80
    renum as s 190
    pres s 80
    (prev s 37) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 37 by A2015-38 amdt 2.42
    renum as s 80 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

ss 7-9; ss renum R14 LA; A2023-44

ss 9-12; ss renum R18 LA

Detention at approved mental health facility
s 81     orig s 81
    renum as s 191
    pres s 81
    (prev s 38) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 38 by A2015-38 amdt 2.42
    renum as s 81 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Copy of court order
s 82     orig s 82
    renum as s 192
    pres s 82
    (prev s 38A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 38A by A2015-38 amdt 2.42
    renum as s 82 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Statement of action taken
s 83     orig s 83
    renum as s 193
    pres s 83
    (prev s 39) renum as s 83 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 20; pars renum R4 LA

Initial examination at approved mental health facility
s 84     (prev s 40) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 40 by A2015-38 amdt 2.43
    renum as s 84 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 21

Authorisation of involuntary detention
s 85     (prev s 41) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 41 by A2015-38 amdt 2.43
    renum as s 85 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 22

Medical examination of detained person
s 86     orig s 86
    renum as s 194
    pres s 86
    (prev s 41AA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 41AA by A2015-38 amdt 2.43
    renum as s 86 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Notification of Magistrates Court about emergency detention or release from emergency detention
s 87     orig s 87
    renum as s 195
    pres s 86
    (prev s 41A) renum as s 87 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Treatment during detention
s 88     (prev s 41AB) renum as s 88 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 23, s 24

Notification of certain people about detention
s 89     (prev s 42) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 42 by A2015-38 amdt 2.44
    renum as s 89 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    ss renum R1 LA

Offence—communication during detention
s 90     (prev s 45) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 45 by A2015-38 amdt 2.45
    renum as s 90 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Order for release
s 91     (prev s 46) renum as s 91 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Duty to release
s 92     (prev s 47) renum as s 92 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Forensic mental health orders
pt 7.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 7.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Preliminary
div 7.1.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Definitions—pt 7.1
s 93     (prev s 48S) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48S by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 93 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    def relevant official reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    def relevant person reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    am A2016-32

s 25

Application for forensic mental health orders
div 7.1.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Applications for forensic mental health orders—detainees etc
s 94     (prev s 48T) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48T by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 94 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 26

Relevant person to tell ACAT of risks
s 95     (prev s 48U) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48U by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 95 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Making forensic mental health orders—preliminary matters
div 7.1.3 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

ACAT must consider assessment—forensic mental health order
s 96     (prev s 48V) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48V by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 96 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Consultation by ACAT—forensic mental health order
s 97     (prev s 48W) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48W by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 97 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

ACAT must hold hearing—forensic mental health order
s 98     (prev s 48X) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48X by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 98 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

What ACAT must take into account—forensic mental health order
s 99     (prev s 48Y) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48Y by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 99 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    pars renum R1 LA

ACAT must not order particular treatment, care or support—forensic mental health order
s 100     (prev s 48Z) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48Z by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 100 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Forensic psychiatric treatment orders
div 7.1.4 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 101     (prev s 48ZA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZA by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 101 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 102     (prev s 48ZB) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZB by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 102 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Role of chief psychiatrist—forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 103     (prev s 48ZC) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZC by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 103 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 27, s 28; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Treatment etc to be explained—forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 104     (prev s 48ZD) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZD by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 104 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Action if forensic psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 105     (prev s 48ZE) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZE by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 105 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 29-31; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Action if forensic psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain person
s 106     (prev s 48ZF) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZF by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 106 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 32-34; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Powers in relation to forensic psychiatric treatment order
s 107     (prev s 48ZG) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZG by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 107 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 35

Forensic community care orders
div 7.1.5 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Forensic community care order
s 108     (prev s 48ZH) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZH by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 108 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of forensic community care order
s 109     (prev s 48ZI) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZI by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 109 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 36

Role of care coordinator—forensic community care order
s 110     (prev s 48ZJ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZJ by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 110 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 37; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Treatment etc to be explained—forensic community care order
s 111     (prev s 48ZK) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZK by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 111 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Action if forensic community care order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make order
s 112     orig s 112
    renum as s 196
    pres s 112
    (prev s 48ZL) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZL by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 112 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 38-40; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Action if forensic community care order no longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain person
s 113     orig s 113
    renum as s 197
    pres s 113
    (prev s 48ZM) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZM by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 113 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 41-43; A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Powers in relation to forensic community care order
s 114     orig s 114
    renum as s 198
    pres s 114
    (prev s 48ZN) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZN by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 114 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 44

Limits on communication under forensic mental health orders
div 7.1.6 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.6 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Limits on communication—forensic mental health order
s 115     (prev s 48ZO) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZO by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 115 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Offence—limits on communication—forensic mental health order
s 116     orig s 116
    renum as s 199
    pres s 116
    (prev s 48ZP) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZP by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 116 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Duration of forensic mental health orders
div 7.1.7 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.7 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Duration of forensic mental health orders
s 117     (prev s 48ZQ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZQ by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 117 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Leave for detained people
div 7.1.8 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.8 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Meaning of corrections order—div 7.1.8
s 118     orig s 118
    renum as s 200
    pres s 118
    (prev s 48ZR) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZR by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 118 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Grant of leave for person detained by ACAT
s 119     orig s 119
    renum as s 201
    pres s 119
    (prev s 48ZS) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZS by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 119 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 45, s 46

Functions of mental health officers
s 119A     renum as s 202

Identity cards for mental health officers
s 119B     renum as s 203

Revocation of leave granted by ACAT
s 120     (prev s 48ZT) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZT by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 120 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 47, s 48

Care coordinator
s 120A     renum as s 204

Functions
s 120B     renum as s 205

Ending appointment—care coordinator
s 120C     renum as s 206

Delegation by care coordinator
s 120D     renum as s 207

Grant of leave for person detained by relevant official
s 121     orig s 121
    renum as s 208
    pres s 121
    (prev s 48ZU) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZU by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 121 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 49, s 50

Leave in emergency or special circumstances
s 122     orig s 122
    renum as s 209
    pres s 122
    (prev s 48ZV) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZV by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 122 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 51, s 52; ss renum R4 LA

Appointment of principal official visitor
s 122AA     renum as s 210

Official visitor's functions
s 122A     renum as s 211

Principal official visitor's functions
s 122BB     renum as s 212

Notice to official visitor of detainee receiving mental health treatment, care or support in correctional centre
s 122B     renum as s 213

Complaint about treatment, care or support provided at place other than visitable place
s 122C     renum as s 214

Coordinating director-general
s 122D     renum as s 215

Functions of coordinating director-general
s 122E     renum as s 216

Coordinating director-general policies and operating procedures
s 122F     renum as s 217

Definitions—pt 12.5
s 122G     renum as s 218

Information sharing protocol
s 122H     renum as s 219

Information sharing guidelines
s 122I     renum as s 220

Information sharing—approval of agency
s 122J     renum as s 221

Revocation of leave granted by relevant official
s 123     orig s 123
    renum as s 222
    pres s 123
    (prev s 48ZW) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZW by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 123 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 53, s 54

Contravention and review of forensic mental health orders
div 7.1.9 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

div 7.1.9 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Contravention of forensic mental health order
s 124     orig s 124
    renum as 223
    pres s 124
    (prev s 48ZX) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZX by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 124 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88; A2023-44

ss 13-15; ss renum R18 LA

Contravention of forensic mental health order—absconding from facility
s 125     orig s 125
    renum as s 224
    pres s 125
    (prev s 48ZY) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZY by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 125 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 55; ss renum R4 LA; A2023-44

s 16

Review of forensic mental health order
s 126 hdg     sub A2016-32

s 56
s 126     orig s 126
    renum as s 225
    pres s 126
    (prev s 48ZZ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZ by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 126 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 57

Affected people
pt 7.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 7.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Definitions—pt 7.2
s 127     orig s 127
    renum as s 226
    pres s 127
    (prev s 48ZZA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZA by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 127 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    def affected person register reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    def director-general reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    def forensic patient reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    sub A2020-43

s 10
    def publish reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.46

Meaning of affected person
s 128     orig s 128
    renum as s 227
    pres s 128
    (prev s 48ZZB) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZB by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 128 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Meaning of registered affected person
s 129     orig s 129
    renum as s 228
    pres s 129
    (prev s 48ZZC) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZC by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 129 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Affected person register
s 130     orig s 130
    renum as s 229
    pres s 130
    (prev s 48ZZD) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZD by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 130 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Notifying people about the affected person register
s 131     orig s 131
    renum as s 230
    pres s 131
    (prev s 48ZZE) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZE by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 131 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Including person in affected person register
s 132     orig s 132
    renum as s 231
    pres s 132
    (prev s 48ZZF) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZF by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 132 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Removing person from affected person register
s 133     orig s 133
    renum as s 232
    pres s 133
    (prev s 48ZZG) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZG by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 133 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-3

s 29, s 30

Disclosures to registered affected people
s 134     orig s 134
    renum as s 233
    pres s 134
    (prev s 48ZZH) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZH by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
    renum as s 134 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 58-60; A2016-42

amdt 3.87, amdt 3.88; A2020-43

s 11, s 12; pars renum R13 LA

Preliminary
pt 8.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 8.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47

Meaning of correctional patient
s 135     orig s 135
    renum as s 234
    pres s 135
    (prev s 48ZZI) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZI by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 135 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 61

Identity cards
s 135A     renum as s 235

Powers of inspection
s 135B     renum as s 236

Failing to comply with requirement of inspector
s 135C     renum as s 237

Transfer of correctional patients
pt 8.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 8.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47

Transfer to mental health facility
s 136     (prev s 48ZZJ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZJ by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 136 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 62, s 63

Return to correctional centre or detention place unless direction to remain
s 137 hdg     sub A2016-32

s 64
s 137     (prev s 48ZZK) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZK by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 137 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 65-69

Release etc on change of status of correctional patient
s 138     (prev s 48ZZL) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZL by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 138 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 70, s 71

ACAT may return people to correctional centre or detention place
s 139 hdg     am A2016-32

s 72
s 139     orig s 139
    renum as s 238
    pres s 139
    (prev s 48ZZM) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZM by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 139 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 72

Functions of mental health advisory council
s 139A     renum as s 239

Membership of mental health advisory council
s 139B     renum as s 240

Procedures of mental health advisory council
s 139C     renum as s 241

Purpose—ch 15
s 139CA     renum as s 242

Definitions—ch 15
s 139CB     renum as s 243

Authority to enter into agreements
s 139CC     renum as s 244

Authorised officer and interstate authorised person may exercise certain functions
s 139CD     renum as s 245

Medication for person being transferred
s 139CE     renum as s 246

Apprehension of interstate patient in breach of interstate involuntary treatment order
s 139CF     renum as s 247

Apprehension of person in breach of mental health order or forensic mental health order
s 139CG     renum as s 248

Interstate transfer—person under psychiatric treatment order or community care order
s 139CH     renum as s 249

Interstate transfer—person under forensic psychiatric treatment order or forensic community care order
s 139CI     renum as s 250

Transfer to interstate mental health facility—emergency detention
s 139CJ     renum as s 251

Interstate transfer—when ACT order stops applying
s 139CK     renum as s 252

Transfer of interstate patient to approved mental health facility
s 139CL     renum as s 253

Transfer of responsibility to provide treatment, care or support in the community for interstate patient
s 139CM     renum as s 254

Transfer of person apprehended in another State to approved mental health facility
s 139CN     renum as s 255

Mental health order relating to interstate person
s 139CO     renum as s 256

Implementing interstate involuntary treatment order for temporary ACT resident
s 139CP     renum as s 257

Meaning of reviewable decision—ch 16
s 139CR     renum as s 258

Reviewable decision notices
s 139CS     renum as s 259

Applications for review
s 139CT     renum as s 260

Approval of mental health facilities
s 139D     renum as s 261

Approval of community care facilities
s 139E     renum as s 262

Powers of entry and apprehension
s 139F     renum as s 263

Review of correctional patients
pt 8.3 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 8.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47

Review of correctional patient awaiting transfer to mental health facility
s 140     orig s 140
    renum as s 264
    pres s 140
    (prev s 48ZZN) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZN by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 140 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 73

Protection of officials from liability
s 140A     renum as s 265

Report and record of use of restraint etc
s 140AA     renum as s 266

Review of correctional patient transferred to mental health facility
s 141     orig s 141
    renum as s 267
    pres s 141
    (prev s 48ZZO) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZO by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 141 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 74, s 75

Review of correctional patient detained at mental health facility
s 142     orig s 142
    renum as s 268
    pres s 142
    (prev s 48ZZP) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZP by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 142 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 76-79; pars renum R4 LA

Leave for correctional patients
pt 8.4 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 8.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47

Definitions—pt 8.4
s 142A     ins A2016-32

s 80
    def health director-general ins A2016-32

s 80
    def relevant director-general ins A2016-32

s 80

Grant of leave for correctional patients
s 143     orig s 143
    renum as s 269
    pres s 143
    (prev s 48ZZQ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZQ by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 143 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

ss 81-83; ss renum R4 LA

Revocation of leave for correctional patients
s 144     (prev s 48ZZR) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 48ZZR by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
    renum as s 144 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 84, s 85; ss renum R4 LA

Transfer of custody—secure mental health facility
ch 8A hdg     ins A2016-32

s 86

Transfer of custody if person admitted to secure mental health facility
s 144A     ins A2016-32

s 86

Taking person to appear before court
s 144B     ins A2016-32

s 86
    am A2018-52

amdt 1.92

Release etc on change of status of person
s 144C     ins A2016-32

s 86

Power to apprehend if person escapes from secure mental health facility
s 144D     ins A2016-32

s 86

Transfers to health facilities
s 144E     ins A2016-32

s 86

Escort officers
s 144F     ins A2016-32

s 86

Crimes Act escape provisions
s 144G     ins A2016-32

s 86

Definitions
s 145     orig s 145
    renum as s 270
    pres s 145
    (prev s 49) renum as s 145 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Review of certain provisions
s 145A     renum as s 271

Form of consent
s 146     orig s 146
    renum as s 272
    pres s 146
    (prev s 50) renum as s 146 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Approved forms
s 146A     renum as s 273

When electroconvulsive therapy may be administered
s 147     orig s 147
    renum as s 274
    pres s 147
    (prev s 51) renum as s 147 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Adult with decision-making capacity
s 148     orig s 148
    om LA s 89 (3)
    pres s 148
    (prev s 52) renum as s 148 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Adult without decision-making capacity
s 149     orig s 149
    om LA s 89 (3)
    pres s 149
    (prev s 53) renum as s 149 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Young person with decision-making capacity
s 150     (prev s 54) renum as s 150 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Young person without decision-making capacity
s 151     (prev s 55) renum as s 151 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Offence—unauthorised administration of electroconvulsive therapy
s 152     (prev s 55B) renum as s 152 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Application for electroconvulsive therapy order
s 153     (prev s 55C) renum as s 153 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Consultation by ACAT—electroconvulsive therapy order
s 154     (prev s 55D) renum as s 154 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

ACAT must hold hearing—electroconvulsive therapy order
s 155     (prev s 55E) renum as s 155 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

What ACAT must take into account—electroconvulsive therapy order
s 156     (prev s 55F) renum as s 156 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Making of electroconvulsive therapy order
s 157     (prev s 55G) renum as s 157 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of electroconvulsive therapy order
s 158     (prev s 55H) renum as s 158 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Person to be told about electroconvulsive therapy order
s 159     (prev s 55I) renum as s 159 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Application for emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 160     (prev s 55J) renum as s 160 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

What ACAT must take into account—emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 161     (prev s 55JA) renum as s 161 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Making of emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 162     (prev s 55K) renum as s 162 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Content of an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
s 163     (prev s 55L) renum as s 163 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Effect of later order
s 164     (prev s 56) renum as s 164 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Doctor must record electroconvulsive therapy
s 165     (prev s 57) renum as s 165 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Electroconvulsive therapy records to be kept for 5 years
s 166     (prev s 58) renum as s 166 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Performance on people subject to orders of ACAT
s 167     (prev s 59) renum as s 167 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Psychiatric surgery not to be performed without approval or if person refuses
s 168     (prev s 60) renum as s 168 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Application for approval
s 169     (prev s 61) renum as s 169 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 87

Application to be considered by committee
s 170     (prev s 62) renum as s 170 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 88

Requirement for further information
s 171     (prev s 63) renum as s 171 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Application to be decided in accordance with committee's recommendation
s 172     (prev s 64) renum as s 172 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Consent of Supreme Court
s 173     (prev s 65) renum as s 173 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 89

Refusal of psychiatric surgery
s 174     (prev s 66) renum as s 174 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Appointment of committee
s 175     (prev s 67) renum as s 175 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Review of certain people found unfit to plead
s 176     (prev s 68) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 68 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 176 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Recommendations about people with mental impairment
s 177     (prev s 70) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 70 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 177 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Recommendations about people with mental disorder or mental illness
s 178     (prev s 70A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 70A by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 178 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2023-45

amdt 1.33

Service of decisions etc
s 179     (prev s 71) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 71 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 179 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Review of detention under court order
s 180     (prev s 72) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 72 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 180 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 13; pars renum R43 LA; A2023-44

s 17, s 18

Contravention of conditions of release
s 181     (prev s 73) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 73 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 181 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Review of conditions of release
s 182     (prev s 74) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 74 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 182 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 14; ss renum R13 LA; A2023-44

s 18

Limit on detention
s 183     (prev s 75) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 75 by A2015-38 amdt 2.48
    renum as s 183 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Meaning of subject person—ch 11
s 184     (prev s 76) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 76 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 184 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

When ACAT may be constituted by presidential member
s 185     (prev s 77) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 77 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 185 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-28

amdt 1.14; A2016-32

s 90; pars renum R4 LA

When ACAT must be constituted by more members
s 186     (prev s 78) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 79 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 186 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-28

amdt 1.15; A2016-32

s 91, s 92

Applications
s 187     (prev s 79) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 79 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 187 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Notice of hearing
s 188     (prev s 79A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 79A by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 188 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 93, s 94; A2020-43

s 15

Directions to registrar
s 189     (prev s 79B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 79B by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 189 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-28

amdt 1.16

Appearance
s 190     (prev s 80) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 80 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 190 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    pars renum R1 LA
    am A2020-43

s 16; A2021-12

amdt 1.3

Separate representation of children etc
s 191     (prev s 81) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 81 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 191 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Subpoena to appear in person
s 192     (prev s 82) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 82 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 192 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Person subpoenaed in custody
s 193     (prev s 83) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 83 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 193 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Hearings to be in private
s 194     (prev s 86) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 86 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 194 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Who is given a copy of the order?
s 195     (prev s 87) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 87 by A2015-38 amdt 2.49
    renum as s 195 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    pars renum R1 LA

Chief psychiatrist and mental health officers
pt 12.1 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 12.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50

Chief psychiatrist
s 196     (prev s 112) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 112 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 196 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Functions
s 197     (prev s 113) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 113 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 197 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 17; pars renum R13 LA

Approved code of practice
s 198     (prev s 114) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 114 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 198 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Chief psychiatrist may make guidelines
s 198A     ins A2020-43

s 18

Ending appointment—chief psychiatrist
s 199     (prev s 116) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 116 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 199 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Delegation by chief psychiatrist
s 200     (prev s 118) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 118 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 200 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 19

Mental health officers
s 201     (prev s 119) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 119 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 201 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2018-42

amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; A2023-44

s 19, s 20

Functions of mental health officers
s 202     (prev s 119A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 119A by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 202 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Identity cards for mental health officers
s 203     (prev s 119B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 119B by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 203 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Care coordinator
pt 12.2 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 12.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50

Care coordinator
s 204     (prev s 120A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 120A by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 204 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Functions
s 205     (prev s 120B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 120B by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 205 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Ending appointment—care coordinator
s 206     (prev s 120C) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 120C by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 206 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Delegation by care coordinator
s 207     (prev s 120D) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 120D by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 207 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Official visitors
pt 12.3 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 12.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50

Meaning of official visitor etc
s 208     (prev s 121) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 121 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 208 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2019-29

amdt 1.13

Appointment of official visitors—additional suitability requirement
s 209     (prev s 122) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 209 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2019-29

amdt 1.14

Appointment of principal official visitor
s 210     (prev s 122AA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122AA by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 210 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    om A2019-29

amdt 1.15

Official visitor's functions
s 211     (prev s 122A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122A by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 211 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2019-29

amdts 1.16-1.18

Principal official visitor's functions
s 212     (prev s 122BB) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122BB by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 212 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    om A2019-29

amdt 1.19

Notice to official visitor of detainee receiving mental health treatment, care or support in correctional centre
s 213     (prev s 122B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122B by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 213 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2019-29

amdt 1.20

Complaint about treatment, care or support provided at place other than visitable place
s 214     (prev s 122C) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122C by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 214 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2019-29

amdts 1.21-1.23

Coordinating director-general
pt 12.4 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 12.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50

Coordinating director-general
s 215     (prev s 122D) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122D by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 215 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Functions of coordinating director-general
s 216     (prev s 122E) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122E by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 216 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Coordinating director-general policies and operating procedures
s 217     (prev s 122F) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122F by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 217 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Sharing information—government agencies
pt 12.5 hdg     reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

pt 12.5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50

Definitions—pt 12.5
s 218     (prev s 122G) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122G by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 218 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    def information sharing entity reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    def information sharing protocol reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    def relevant information reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

by A2015-38 amdt 2.50

Information sharing protocol
s 219     (prev s 122H) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122H by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 219 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Information sharing guidelines
s 220     (prev s 122I) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122I by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 220 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Information sharing—approval of agency
s 221     (prev s 122J) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 122J by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
    renum as s 221 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Definitions—ch 13
s 222     (prev s 123) renum as s 222 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Meaning of eligible person—pt 13.2
s 223     (prev s 124) renum as s 223 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Licence—requirement to hold
s 224     (prev s 125) renum as s 224 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Licence—application
s 225     (prev s 126) renum as s 225 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Licence—decision on application
s 226     (prev s 127) renum as s 226 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2020-43

s 20

Licence—term and renewal of licence
s 227     (prev s 128) renum as s 227 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Licence—transfer of licence
s 228     (prev s 129) renum as s 228 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Licence—amendment initiated by Minister
s 229     (prev s 130) renum as s 229 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Licence—amendment on application by licensee
s 230     (prev s 131) renum as s 230 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Licence—surrender
s 231     (prev s 132) renum as s 231 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Licence—cancellation by notice
s 232     (prev s 133) renum as s 232 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Licence—emergency cancellation
s 233     (prev s 134) renum as s 233 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Appointment of inspectors
s 234     (prev s 135) renum as s 234 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Identity cards
s 235     (prev s 135A) renum as s 235 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Powers of inspection
s 236     (prev s 135B) renum as s 236 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Failing to comply with requirement of inspector
s 237     (prev s 135C) renum as s 237 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Establishment of mental health advisory council
s 238     (prev s 139) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139 by A2015-38 amdt 2.51
    renum as s 238 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Functions of mental health advisory council
s 239     (prev s 139A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1999

s 139A by A2015-38 amdt 2.51
    renum as s 239 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Membership of mental health advisory council
s 240     (prev s 139B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139B by A2015-38 amdt 2.51
    renum as s 240 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 95

Procedures of mental health advisory council
s 241     (prev s 139C) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139C by A2015-38 amdt 2.51
    renum as s 241 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Purpose—ch 15
s 242     (prev s 139CA) renum as s 242 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Definitions—ch 15
s 243     (prev s 139CB) renum as s 243 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Authority to enter into agreements
s 244     (prev s 139CC) renum as s 244 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Authorised officer and interstate authorised person may exercise certain functions
s 245     (prev s 139CD) renum as s 245 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Medication for person being transferred
s 246     (prev s 139CE) renum as s 246 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Apprehension of interstate patient in breach of interstate involuntary treatment order
s 247     (prev s 139CF) renum as s 247 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Apprehension of person in breach of mental health order or forensic mental health order
s 248     (prev s 139CG) renum as s 248 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Interstate transfer—person under psychiatric treatment order or community care order
s 249     (prev s 139CH) renum as s 249 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Interstate transfer—person under forensic psychiatric treatment order or forensic community care order
s 250     (prev s 139CI) renum as s 250 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Transfer to interstate mental health facility—emergency detention
s 251     (prev s 139CJ) renum as s 251 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Interstate transfer—when ACT order stops applying
s 252     (prev s 139CK) renum as s 252 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Transfer of interstate patient to approved mental health facility
s 253     (prev s 139CL) renum as s 253 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Transfer of responsibility to provide treatment, care or support in the community for interstate patient
s 254     (prev s 139CM) renum as s 254 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Transfer of person apprehended in another State to approved mental health facility
s 255     (prev s 139CN) renum as s 255 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Mental health order relating to interstate person
s 256     (prev s 139CO) renum as s 256 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Implementing interstate involuntary treatment order for temporary ACT resident
s 257     (prev s 139CP) renum as s 257 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Meaning of reviewable decision—ch 16
s 258     (prev s 139CR) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139CR by A2015-38 amdt 2.52
    renum as s 258 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Reviewable decision notices
s 259     (prev s 139CS) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139CS by A2015-38 amdt 2.52
    renum as s 259 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Applications for review
s 260     (prev s 139CT) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139CT by A2015-38 amdt 2.52
    renum as s 260 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Approval of mental health facilities
s 261     (prev s 139D) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139D by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 261 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Approval of community care facilities
s 262     (prev s 139E) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139E by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 262 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Powers of entry and apprehension
s 263     (prev s 139F) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 139F by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 263 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    pars renum R1 LA
    am A2016-32

s 96; pars renum R4 LA

Powers of search and seizure
s 264     (prev s 140) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 140 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 264 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2016-32

s 97; pars renum R4 LA

Protection of officials from liability
s 265     (prev s 140A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 140A by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 265 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Report and record of use of restraint etc
s 266     (prev s 140AA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 140AA by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 266 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2021-12

amdt 3.88

Appeals from ACAT to Supreme Court
s 267     (prev s 141) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 141 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 267 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Relationship with Guardianship and Management of Property Act
s 268     (prev s 142) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 142 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 268 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Relationship with Powers of Attorney Act
s 269     (prev s 143) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 143 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 269 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Certain rights unaffected
s 270     (prev s 145) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 145 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 270 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Review of certain provisions
s 271 hdg     om R16 LA
s 271     (prev s 145A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 145A by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 271 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    am A2017-28

amdt 3.27
    (4), (5) exp 1 March 2019 (s 271 (5))
    (1)-(3) exp 1 March 2021 (s 271 (3))

Reviews by Minister and director-general
s 271A     ins A2020-43

s 21
    exp 28 August 2029 (s 271A (5))

Determination of fees
s 272     (prev s 146) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 146 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 272 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Approved forms
s 273     (prev s 146A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 146A by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 273 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
    om A2021-12

amdt 3.89

Regulation-making power
s 274     (prev s 147) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

s 147 by A2015-38 amdt 2.53
    renum as s 274 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)

Repeals and consequential amendments
ch 18 hdg     om LA s 89 (4)

Transitional—Mental Health Amendment Act 2023
ch 20 hdg     ins A2023-44

s 21
    exp 16 November 2025 (s 304)

Meaning of commencement day—ch 20
s 300     ins A2023-44

s 21
    exp 16 November 2025 (s 304)

Contravention of mental health order before commencement day
s 301     ins A2023-44

s 21
    exp 16 November 2025 (s 304)

Contravention of forensic mental health order before commencement day
s 302     ins A2023-44

s 21
    exp 16 November 2025 (s 304)

ACAT order not made before commencement day
s 303     ins A2023-44

s 21
    exp 16 November 2025 (s 304)

Expiry—ch 20
s 304     ins A2023-44

s 21
    exp 16 November 2025 (s 304)

Transitional
ch 40 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

General
pt 40.1 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Definitions—ch 40
s 400     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
    def commencement day exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
    def repealed Act exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Transitional regulations
s 401     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Expiry—ch 40
s 402     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Transitional—rights of people with mental disorder or mental illness
pt 40.2 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Rights in relation to information and communication
s 403     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Transitional—mental health orders
pt 40.3 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Applications
div 40.3.1 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Application by person with mental illness or mental dysfunction—unfinished applications
s 404     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Application by chief psychiatrist or care coordinator—unfinished applications
s 405     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Application by certain other people—unfinished applications
s 406     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Application by referring officers—unfinished referrals
s 407     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Psychiatric treatment orders
div 40.3.2 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Psychiatric treatment order—in force before commencement day
s 408     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Restriction order with psychiatric treatment order—in force before commencement day
s 409     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Chief psychiatrist role—determination in force before commencement day
s 410     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Action if psychiatric treatment order no longer appropriate—notice given but not considered by ACAT
s 411     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Community care orders
div 40.3.3 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Community care order—in force before commencement day
s 412     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Restriction order with community care order—in force before commencement day
s 413     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Care coordinator role—determination in force before commencement day
s 414     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Action if community care order no longer appropriate—notice given but not considered by ACAT
s 415     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Other matters
div 40.3.4 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Forensic mental health orders—people required to submit to ACAT jurisdiction before commencement day
s 416     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Transitional—emergency detention
pt 40.4 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Apprehension before commencement day
s 417     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Authorisation of involuntary detention before commencement day
s 418     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Transitional—interstate application of mental health laws
pt 40.5 hdg     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Interstate agreements notified before commencement day
s 419     exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)

Legislation amended
sch 2     om LA s 89 (3)

Dictionary
dict     am A2016-13

amdt 1.96; A2018-52

amdt 1.93; A2020-43

s 22
    def ACAT mental health provision om A2017-28

amdt 3.28
    def affected person register sub A2017-28

amdt 3.29
    def general president om A2016-28

amdt 1.17
    def health director-general ins A2016-32

s 98
    def intensive therapy order ins A2023-45

amdt 1.34
    def interim intensive therapy order ins A2023-45

amdt 1.34
    def interim therapeutic protection order om A2023-45

amdt 1.35
    def president ins A2016-28

amdt 1.18
    def principal official visitor om A2019-29

amdt 1.24
    def psychiatrist am A2016-32

s 99
    def relevant director-general ins A2016-32

s 100
    def restraint ins A2023-44

s 22
    def secure mental health facility ins A2016-32

s 101
    def victims of crime commissioner om A2016-13

amdt 1.97

5     Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date

Effective

Last amendment made by

Republication for

R1
1 Mar 2016

1 Mar 2016–
31 Mar 2016

not amended

new Act, relocation of provisions from the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994

and general renumbering

R2
1 Apr 2016

1 Apr 2016–
15 June 2016

A2016-13

amendments by A2016-13

R3
16 June 2016

16 June 2016–
20 June 2016

A2016-28

amendments by A2016-28

R4
21 June 2016

21 June 2016–
30 Apr 2017

A2016-32

amendments by A2016-32

R5
1 May 2017

1 May 2017–
10 Oct 2017

A2017-10

amendments by A2016-42

as amended by A2017-10

R6
11 Oct 2017

11 Oct 2017–
1 Mar 2018

A2017-28

amendments by A2017-28

R7
2 Mar 2018

2 Mar 2018–
21 Nov 2018

A2017-28

expiry of transitional provisions (ch 40)

R8
22 Nov 2018

22 Nov 2018–
1 Mar 2019

A2018-42

amendments by A2018-42

R9
2 Mar 2019

2 Mar 2019–
2 Oct 2019

A2018-42

expiry of provisions (s 271 (4), (5))

R10
3 Oct 2019

3 Oct 2019–
30 Nov 2019

A2019-29

amendments by A2019-29

R11
1 Dec 2019

1 Dec 2019–
1 Apr 2020

A2019-29

amendments by A2018-52


as amended by A2019-18

R12
2 Apr 2020

2 Apr 2020–
27 Aug 2020

A2019-29

amendments by A2019-29

R13
28 Aug 2020

28 Aug 2020–
11 Feb 2021

A2020-43

amendments by A2020-43

R14
12 Feb 2021

12 Feb 2021–
25 Feb 2021

A2020-43

amendments by A2020-43

R15
26 Feb 2021

26 Feb 2021–
1 Mar 2021

A2021-3

amendments by A2021-3

R16
2 Mar 2021

2 Mar 2021–
22 June 2021

A2021-3

expiry of provisions (s 271 (1)-(3))

R17
23 June 2021

23 June 2021–
15 Nov 2023

A2021-12

amendments by A2021-12

R18
16 Nov 2023

16 Nov 2023–
26 Mar 2024

A2023-44

amendments by A2023-44

6     Expired transitional or validating provisions

This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired. The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001

, s 88 (1)).

Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp' followed by the date of the expiry.

To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.

7     Renumbered provisions

This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001

, in R1 (see A2015-38

sch 2 amdt 2.55). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R7.
















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Republication No 19

Effective: 27 March 2024

Republication date: 27 March 2024

Last amendment made by A2023-45





About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Mental Health Act 2015

(including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001

, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 27 March 2024

. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 27 March 2024

.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au

):

              • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001

applies

              • unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001

, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001

, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au

). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001

, section 95.

Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001

, s 133).

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