Queensland Numbered Acts

FORENSIC DISABILITY ACT 2011 No. 13 - SECT 234

(1) Section 309A(2), from 'about'—

omit, insert—

'about—

(a) the care of a patient subject to a forensic order (Mental Health Court—Disability) for the patient's detention in an authorised mental health service; and

(b) the treatment and care of a special notification forensic patient in an authorised mental health service.'.

(2) Section 309A(3) and (4)—

renumber as section 309A(5) and (6).

(3) Section 309A—

insert—

'(3) The director must consult with the director (forensic disability) in preparing policies and practice guidelines mentioned in subsection (2)(a).

'(4) Failure to comply with subsection (3) does not affect the validity of the policy or practice guideline.'.