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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2014 (NO. 26 OF 2014) - SECT 39

Examination by authorised psychiatrist

    (1)     On each occasion before examining a person who is subject to a Court Assessment Order, the authorised psychiatrist must explain to the person, to the extent that is reasonable in the circumstances, the purpose of the examination.

    (2)     In the case of a Community Court Assessment Order, an authorised psychiatrist must—

        (a)     examine a person who is subject to the Order as soon as practicable after the Order is made; and

        (b)     complete his or her assessment of the person within 7 days after the Order is made.

    (3)     In the case of an Inpatient Court Assessment Order, an authorised psychiatrist must—

        (a)     examine the person as soon as practicable after the person is received at the designated mental health service; and

        (b)     complete his or her assessment of the person within 7 days after the person is received at the designated mental health service.



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