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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2014 (NO. 26 OF 2014) - SECT 318

Taking person from Victoria to interstate mental health facility for assessment

    (1)     A person who is subject to an Assessment Order may be taken to an interstate mental health facility for assessment if—

        (a)     the interstate mental health facility is the most appropriate facility in the circumstances; and

        (b)     this course of action is permitted by or under a corresponding law.

    (2)     A person may be taken to an interstate mental health facility under subsection (1) by—

        (a)     an authorised person; or

        (b)     a person authorised to do so by or under a corresponding law.



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