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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 30

Purpose of ch 2

30 Purpose of ch 2

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for—

(a) matters relating to the examination and assessment of persons who may have a mental illness; and
(b) the making of treatment authorities for persons who have a mental illness if—
(i) the treatment criteria apply to the person; and
(ii) there is no less restrictive way for the person to receive treatment and care for the person’s mental illness.
Note—
See also chapter 3 for other matters in relation to persons in custody who have or may have a mental illness.



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