Queensland Consolidated Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 308

308 Chief psychiatrist may investigate

(1) The chief psychiatrist may, for the purpose of performing the chief psychiatrist’s functions—

(a) investigate a matter; or

(b) direct an inspector to investigate a matter.

Note—

See section 555 (2) for appointment of an inspector to investigate a matter under this part.

(2) An investigation must be completed as quickly as is reasonable in all the circumstances.

(3) The chief psychiatrist or inspector may exercise the powers under chapter 14 for the purpose of the investigation.

(4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that an investigation under subsection (1) may include an investigation about any matter relating to the treatment and care of any patient in an authorised mental health service.