Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current Acts(1) The senior clinician must discharge a person from a detention and treatment order if the senior clinician is of the opinion that one or more of the criteria for detention and treatment no longer applies to the person.
(2) In deciding whether or not the criteria for detention and treatment apply to a person, the senior clinician must have regard to any second opinion in respect of the person obtained under section 31.
(3) If the senior clinician discharges a person under subsection (1), the senior clinician must—
(a) notify—
(i) the Court; and
(ii) the Public Advocate; and
(b) ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to notify—
(i) the person's nominated person; and
(ii) if applicable, the person's guardian.
(4) A person may not be detained at the treatment centre if the detention and treatment order—
(a) expires; or
(b) has been revoked by the Court under section 22(9).
(5) If a detention and treatment order is revoked by the Court under section 22(9) the senior clinician must—
(a) notify the Public Advocate; and
(b) ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to notify—
(i) the person's nominated person; and
(ii) if applicable, the person's guardian.