(1) An ^* approved examiner may, on application by the ^* DPP, give to a person who is the subject of an ^* examination order a written notice (an examination notice ) for the ^* examination of the person. (2) However, the ^* approved examiner must not give the ^* examination notice if:

(a)

an application has been made under section 42 for the ^* restraining order to which the notice relates to be revoked; and

(b)

the court to which the application is made orders that ^* examinations are not to proceed.

(3) The fact that criminal proceedings have been instituted or have commenced (whether or not under this Act) does not prevent the ^* approved examiner giving the ^* examination notice. (4) An approved examiner is a person who:

(a)

holds an office, or is included in a class of people, specified in the regulations; or

(b)

is appointed by the Minister under this section.