Queensland Numbered Acts

FORENSIC DISABILITY ACT 2011 No. 13 - SECT 33

(1) The director may, by written order, transfer a forensic disability client from the forensic disability service to an authorised mental health service if—

(a) the director is satisfied the transfer is in the client's best interests; and

(b) the director (mental health) agrees to the transfer.

(2) If the director (mental health) does not agree to the transfer, the director (within the meaning of this Act) may apply to the tribunal for an order for the client's transfer to an authorised mental health service.

Note—

Under sections 129 and 139, the Mental Health Act, chapter 5, part 1, division 2A, subdivision 2 applies for the application.

(3) The client must be transferred to an authorised mental health service if the tribunal orders the transfer.

(4) However, subsection (3) does not apply if the tribunal's decision is stayed under the Mental Health Act, section 323.