Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(see s 3)
Note 1 The Legislation Act
contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.
Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act
, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
• ACAT
• adult
• chief officer (ambulance service)
• chief police officer
• child
• correctional centre
• corrections officer
• detention place
• director-general (see s 163)
• director of public prosecutions
• discrimination commissioner
• doctor
• domestic partner (see s 169 (1))
• expire
• integrity commission
• lawyer
• Magistrates Court
• nurse
• nurse practitioner
• parent
• police officer
• proceeding
• public advocate
• registrar
• reviewable decision notice
• State
• Supreme Court
• victims of crime commissioner
• writing.
"advance agreement"—see section 26.
"advance consent direction"—see section 27.
"affected person", in relation to a forensic patient—see section 128.
"affected person register", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 130.
"approved community care facility "means a facility approved under section 262.
"approved mental health facility "means a facility approved under section 261.
"assessment "means a psychiatric or psychological assessment.
"assessment order "means an order made under section 37.
"authorised ambulance paramedic "means a member of the ambulance service—
(a) employed as a paramedic; and
(b) authorised by the chief officer (ambulance service) to apprehend people with a mental disorder or mental illness.
"authorised officer", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"care and protection order"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
, section 422.
care coordinator means the care coordinator appointed under section 204.
"carer"—see section 12.
"chief psychiatrist "means the Chief Psychiatrist appointed under section 196.
"close relative or close friend", of a person—see the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991
, section 32A.
"community-based sentence"—see the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005
"community care facility"—
(a) means—
(i) a facility, or part of a facility, for the treatment, care or support, protection, rehabilitation or accommodation of people with a mental disorder; or
(ii) a prescribed psychiatric facility or a prescribed part of a psychiatric facility; but
(b) does not include a correctional centre or detention place.
"community care order "means an order made under section 66.
"community care service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"coordinating director-general "means the director-general appointed under section 215.
"correctional patient"—see section 135.
corrections director-general means the director-general responsible for the Corrections Management Act 2007
.
"corrections order", for division 7.1.8 (Leave for detained people)—see section 118.
"corresponding law", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"Crimes Act "means the Crimes Act 1900
.
"CYP director-general "means the director-general responsible for the Children and Young People Act 2008
.
"decision-making capacity"—see section 7.
"detainee"—see the Corrections Management Act 2007
"director-general", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 127.
"electroconvulsive therapy"—see section 145.
"electroconvulsive therapy order"—see section 145.
"eligible person", for part 13.2 (Licences)—see section 223.
emergency assessment order means an order made under section 39.
"emergency electroconvulsive therapy order"—see section 145.
"entitled person"—see section 208.
"forensic community care order "means an order made under section 108.
forensic mental health order means a forensic psychiatric treatment order or a forensic community care order.
"forensic patient", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 127.
"forensic psychiatric treatment order "means an order made under section 101.
"health attorney"—see the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991
, section 32B (1).
"health director-general", for part 8.4 (Leave for correctional patients)—see section 142A.
"information sharing entity", for part 12.5 (Sharing information—government agencies)—see section 218.
"information sharing protocol", for part 12.5 (Sharing information—government agencies)—see section 219.
"information statement "means an information statement mentioned in section 15 (1) (b).
"inspector", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.
"intensive therapy order", for a child or young person—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
, section 532.
"interim care and protection order"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
, section 433.
"interim intensive therapy order", for a child or young person—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
, section 543.
"interstate authorised person", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"interstate community care facility", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"interstate community care service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"interstate involuntary treatment order", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"interstate mental health facility", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"interstate mental health service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"interstate patient", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"licence", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.
"licensed premises", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.
"licensee", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.
"mental disorder"—see section 9.
"mental health facility"—
(a) means a facility for the treatment, care or support, rehabilitation or accommodation of people with a mental illness; and
(b) includes a psychiatric facility.
mental health officer means a person appointed as a mental health officer under section 201.
"mental health order "means a psychiatric treatment order, a community care order or a restriction order.
"mental health professional "means a doctor, nurse, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or therapist (including occupational therapist) or other person who provides services for people with a mental disorder or mental illness.
"mental health service", for chapter 15 (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 243.
"mental illness"—see section 10.
"mental impairment"—see the Criminal Code
"nominated person "means a person nominated under section 19.
"non-presidential member", of the ACAT—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008
, dictionary.
"official visitor"—see section 208.
"president", of the ACAT—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008
, dictionary.
"presidential member", of the ACAT—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008
, dictionary.
"private psychiatric facility", for chapter 13 (Private psychiatric facilities)—see section 222.
"psychiatric facility "means—
(a) a hospital or other facility conducted by the Territory for the treatment, care, support, rehabilitation or accommodation of people who have a mental illness; or
(b) a private psychiatric facility licensed under chapter 13.
"psychiatric surgery"—see section 145.
"psychiatric treatment order "means an order made under section 58.
"psychiatrist" means a doctor who—
(a) is registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT)
to practise in the specialty of psychiatry; or
(b) meets the requirements prescribed by regulation.
"publish", for part 7.2 (Affected people)—see section 127.
"registered affected person", in relation to a forensic patient—see section 129.
"referring officer", in relation to a person, means—
(a) the police officer—
(i) who arrests the person in connection with an offence; or
(ii) who is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds on which to charge the person in connection with an offence; or
(iii) who charges the person in connection with an offence; or
(b) a member of the staff of the director of public prosecutions who is responsible for the prosecution of an offence against the person; or
(c) if the person is required to accept supervision by someone else as a condition of bail under the Bail Act 1992
—that other person.
Note Under the Bail Act 1992
, s 25 (4) and s 26 (2), an adult may be supervised by the corrections director-general and a child may be supervised by the CYP director-general.
"relative", in relation to a person, means a domestic partner, parent, guardian, grandparent, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, cousin or child (being a child over the age of 18 years) of the person.
Note Domestic partner—see the Legislation Act
, s 169.
"relevant director-general", for part 8.4 (Leave for correctional patients)—see section 142A.
"relevant information", for part 12.5 (Sharing information—government agencies)—see section 218.
"relevant official"—
(a) for a mental health order, for chapter 5 (Mental health orders)—see section 50; or
(b) for a forensic mental health order, for part 7.1 (Forensic mental health orders)—see section 93.
"relevant person"—
(a) for a mental health order application, for chapter 5 (Mental health orders)—see section 50; and
(b) for a forensic mental health order application, for part 7.1 (Forensic mental health orders)—see section 93.
"representative", of a treating team, for part 3.3 (Advance agreements and advance consent directions)—see section 24.
"responsible person", for part 3.1 (Rights in relation to information and communication)—see section 14.
"restraint" does not include the use of a spit hood.
"restriction order "means an order made under section 60 or section 68.
"reviewable decision", for chapter 16 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 258.
"secure mental health facility"—see the Mental Health (Secure Facilities) Act 2016
"subject person", for chapter 11 (ACAT procedural matters)—see section 190.
"transfer direction"—see section 136 (3).
"treating team", for a person with a mental disorder or mental illness, for part 3.3 (Advance agreements and advance consent directions)—see section 24.
"treatment, care or support", for a mental disorder or mental illness—
(a) means things done in the course of the exercise of professional skills to remedy the disorder or illness or lessen its ill effects or the pain or suffering it causes; and
(b) includes the giving of medication and counselling, training, therapeutic and rehabilitation programs, care or support.
Examples—rehabilitation support
1 support to improve social confidence and integration
2 assistance to improve work skills
"visitable place"—see section 208.
"young detainee"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
"young offender"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
, dictionary.
"young person"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001
, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
|
A = Act |
NI = Notifiable instrument |
|
AF = Approved form |
o = order |
|
am = amended |
om = omitted/repealed |
|
amdt = amendment |
ord = ordinance |
|
AR = Assembly resolution |
orig = original |
|
ch = chapter |
par = paragraph/subparagraph |
|
CN = Commencement notice |
pres = present |
|
def = definition |
prev = previous |
|
DI = Disallowable instrument |
(prev...) = previously |
|
dict = dictionary |
pt = part |
|
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative |
r = rule/subrule |
|
Assembly |
reloc = relocated |
|
div = division |
renum = renumbered |
|
exp = expires/expired |
R[X] = Republication No |
|
Gaz = gazette |
RI = reissue |
|
hdg = heading |
s = section/subsection |
|
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 |
sch = schedule |
|
ins = inserted/added |
sdiv = subdivision |
|
LA = Legislation Act 2001 |
SL = Subordinate law |
|
LR = legislation register |
sub = substituted |
|
underlining = whole or part not commenced |
|
|
mod = modified/modification |
or to be expired |
Mental Health Act 2015 A2015-38
notified LR 7 October 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 October 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.2 (amdt 2.54) commenced 8 October 2015 (s 2 (2))
remainder commenced 1 March 2016 (s 2 (1) and see Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
A2014-51
, s 2 (as am by A2015-38
amdt 2.54))
as amended by
Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)
A2016-13 sch 1 pt 1.28
notified LR 16 March 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.28 commenced 1 April 2016 (s 2 and see Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016
A2016-1 s 2)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)
A2016-28 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 15 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 16 June 2016 (s 2 (1))
Mental Health Amendment Act 2016
A2016-32
notified LR 20 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
s 86, s 96, s 97, s 101 commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2 (2))
remainder commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2 (1))
A2016-42 sch 3 pt 3.16 (as am by A2017-10
notified LR 18 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.16 commenced 1 May 2017 (s 2 (2) as am by A2017-10
Family and Personal Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2017
A2017-10 s 7
notified LR 6 April 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
s 7 commenced 30 April 2017 (s 2 (1))
Note This Act only amends the Family Violence Act 2016
A2016-42.
Statute Law Amendment Act 2017 (No 2)
A2017-28 sch 3 pt 3.9
notified LR 27 September 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.9 commenced 11 October 2017 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2018
A2018-42 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 8 November 2018
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))
A2018-52 sch 1 pt 1.16 (as am by A2019-18
notified LR 11 December 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.16 commenced 1 December 2019 (s 2 (2) (a) as am by A2019-18
Integrity Commission Amendment Act 2019
A2019-18
notified LR 14 June 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3, s 4 commenced 15 June 2019 (s 2 (1))
Note This Act only amends the Integrity Commission Act 2018
A2018-52.
Official Visitor Amendment Act 2019
A2019-29 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 2 October 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 2 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 1.23 commenced 2 April 2020 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)
sch 1 pt 1.5 remainder commenced 3 October 2019 (s 2 (2))
Mental Health Amendment Act 2020
A2020-43
notified LR 27 August 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 August 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
s 7, s 8 commenced 12 February 2021 (s 2 (3))
remainder commenced 28 August 2020 (s 2 (1))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2021
A2021-3 pt 13
notified LR 19 February 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 February 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 13 commenced 26 February 2021 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2021
A2021-12 sch 1 pt 1.2, sch 3 pt 3.37
notified LR 9 June 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 June 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2, sch 3 pt 3.37 commenced 23 June 2021 (s 2 (1))
Mental Health Amendment Act 2023
A2023-44
notified LR 15 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 16 November 2023 (s 2)
Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment Act 2023
A2023-45 sch 1 pt 1.8
notified LR 15 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 27 March 2024 (s 2 (2)
(a))
Dictionary
s
2 orig s 2
om LA s 89
(4)
pres s
2
(prev s 3) renum as s 2 R1 LA (see
A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Notes
s
3 orig s 3
renum as s
2
pres s
3
(prev s 4) renum as s 3 R1 LA (see
A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Offences against Act—application of
Criminal Code etc
s 4 orig s
4
renum as s
3
pres s
4
(prev s 4A) renum as s 4 R1 LA (see
A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Offences against Act—application of
Criminal Code etc
s 4A renum as
s 4
Objects of
Act
s 5 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Principles applying to
Act
s 6 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 6 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Meaning of decision-making
capacity
s 7 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 7 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Principles of decision-making
capacity
s 8 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 8 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Meaning of mental
disorder
s 9 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 9 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Meaning of mental
illness
s 10 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 10 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
People not to be regarded as having mental
disorder or mental illness
s 11 reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 11 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Meaning of
carer
s 12 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 12 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Proceedings relating to
children
s 13 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 13 by A2015-38 amdt 2.38
Rights in relation to information and
communication
pt 3.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 3.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Meaning of responsible
person—pt 3.1
s 14 reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 14 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Information to be given to
people
s 15 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 15 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
pars renum R1 LA
Information to be available at
facilities
s 16 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 16 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Communication
s
17 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 17 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Failure by owner of facility to comply with
pt 3.1
s 18 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 18 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Nominated
people
pt 3.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 3.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Nominated
person
s 19 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 19 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Nominated
person—functions
s 20 reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 20 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
am A2016-32
Nominated person—obligations of person
in charge of facility
s 21 reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 21 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Nominated person—end of
nomination
s 22 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 22 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Nominated person—protection from
liability
s 23 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 23 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Advance agreements and advance consent
directions
pt 3.3 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 3.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Definitions—pt
3.3
s 24 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 24 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
def representative
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 24 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
def treating team
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 24 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Rights in relation to advance agreements and
advance consent directions
s 25 reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 25 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Entering into advance
agreement
s 26 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 26 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
am A2016-32
s 5; pars renum R4 LA; A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Making advance consent
direction
s 27 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 27 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
ss renum R1
LA
am A2016-32
s 6; pars renum R4 LA; A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Giving treatment etc under advance agreement
or advance consent direction
s
28 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 28 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Ending advance agreement or advance consent
direction
s 29 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 29 by A2015-38 amdt
2.39
am A2016-32
Effect of advance agreement and advance
consent direction on guardian with authority to give consent for treatment, care
or support
s 30 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 30 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Effect of advance agreement and advance
consent direction on attorney with power to deal with health care
matters
s 31 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 31 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Effect of health direction on previous
advance consent direction
s 32 reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 32 by A2015-38 amdt 2.39
Applications for assessment
orders
pt 4.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 4.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
Applications by people with mental disorder
or mental illness—assessment
order
s 33 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 33 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
Applications by other
people—assessment order
s
34 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 34 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
Applications by referring
officers—assessment order
s
35 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 35 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
Applicant and referring officer to tell ACAT
of risks—assessment order
s
36 reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
Assessment
orders
pt 4.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 4.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.40
Assessment
order
s 36A renum as s
37
Consent for assessment
order
s 36B renum as s
38
Emergency assessment
order
s 36C renum as s
39
Content and effect of assessment
order
s 36D renum as s
40
Public advocate to be told about assessment
order
s 36E renum as s
41
Time for conducting
assessment
s 36F renum as s
42
Removal order to conduct
assessment
s 36G renum as s
43
Executing removal
order
s 36H renum as s
44
Contact with
others
s 36I renum as s
45
Public advocate and lawyer to have
access
s 36J renum as s
46
Person to be assessed to be told about
order
s 36K renum as s
47
Copy of
assessment
s 36L renum as s
48
Notice of outcome of
assessment
s 36M renum as s
49
Definitions—ch
5
s 36N renum as s 50
Applications for mental health
orders
s 36O renum as s
51
Applicant to tell ACAT of
risks
s 36P renum as s
52
ACAT must consider assessment—mental
health order
s 36Q renum as s
53
Consultation by ACAT—mental health
order
s 36R renum as s
54
ACAT must hold hearing—mental health
order
s 36S renum as s
55
What ACAT must take into
account—mental health order
s
36T renum as s 56
ACAT must not order particular treatment,
care or support—mental health
order
s 36U renum as s
57
Psychiatric treatment
order
s 36V renum as s
58
Content of psychiatric treatment
order
s 36W renum as s
59
Criteria for making restriction order with
psychiatric treatment order
s
36X renum as s 60
Content of restriction order made with
psychiatric treatment order
s
36Y renum as s 61
Role of chief psychiatrist—psychiatric
treatment order
s 36Z renum as s
62
Treatment etc to be
explained—psychiatric treatment
order
s 36ZA renum as s
63
Action if psychiatric treatment order no
longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make
order
s 36ZB renum as s
64
Powers in relation to psychiatric treatment
order
s 36ZC renum as s
65
Community care
order
s 36ZD renum as s
66
Content of community care
order
s 36ZE renum as s
67
Criteria for making restriction order with
community care order
s 36ZF renum as s
68
Content of restriction order made with
community care order etc
s 36ZG renum
as s 69
Role of care coordinator—community
care order
s 36ZH renum as s
70
Treatment etc to be
explained—community care order
s
36ZI renum as s 71
Action if community care order no longer
appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make
order
s 36ZJ renum as s
72
Powers in relation to community care
order
s 36ZK renum as s
73
Limits on communication—mental health
order
s 36ZL renum as s
74
Offence—limits on
communication—mental health
order
s 36ZM renum as s
75
Duration of mental health
orders
s 36ZN renum as s
76
Contravention of mental health
order
s 36ZO renum as s
77
Contravention of mental health
order—absconding from facility
s
36ZP renum as s 78
Review, amendment or revocation of mental
health order
s 36ZQ renum as s
79
Assessment
order
s 37 orig s
37
renum as s
80
pres s
37
(prev s 36A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36A by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 37 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
s 8; A2017-28
amdt 3.26; A2023-45
amdt 1.32
Consent for assessment
order
s 38 orig s
38
renum as s
81
pres s
38
(prev s 36B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36B by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 38 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Copy of court
order
s 38A renum as s
82
Emergency assessment
order
s 39 orig s
39
renum as s
83
pres s
39
(prev s 36C) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36C by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 39 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Content and effect of assessment
order
s 40 orig s
40
renum as s
84
pres s
40
(prev s 36D) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36D by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 40 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Public advocate to be told about assessment
order
s 41 orig s
41
renum as s
85
pres s
41
(prev s 36E) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36E by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 41 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Medical examination of detained
person
s 41AA renum as s
86
Notification of Magistrates Court about
emergency detention or release from emergency
detention
s 41A renum as s
87
Treatment during
detention
s 41AB renum as s
88
Time for conducting
assessment
s 42 orig s
42
renum as s
89
pres s
42
(prev s 36F) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36F by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 42 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Removal order to conduct
assessment
s 43 (prev s 36G) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36G by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 43 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Executing removal
order
s 44 (prev s 36H) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36H by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 44 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Contact with
others
s 45 orig s
45
renum as s
90
pres s
45
(prev s 36I) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36I by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 45 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Public advocate and lawyer to have
access
s 46 orig s
46
renum as s
91
pres s
46
(prev s 36J) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36J by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 46 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Person to be assessed to be told about
order
s 47 orig s
47
renum as s
92
pres s
47
(prev s 36K) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36K by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 47 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Copy of
assessment
s 48 (prev s 36L) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36L by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 48 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Definitions—pt
7.1
s 48S renum as s
93
Applications for forensic mental health
orders—detainees etc
s 48T renum
as s 94
Relevant person to tell ACAT of
risks
s 48U renum as s
95
ACAT must consider assessment—forensic
mental health order
s 48V renum as s
96
Consultation by ACAT—forensic mental
health order
s 48W renum as s
97
ACAT must hold hearing—forensic mental
health order
s 48X renum as s
98
What ACAT must take into
account—forensic mental health
order
s 48Y renum as s
99
ACAT must not order particular treatment,
care or support—forensic mental health
order
s 48Z renum as s
100
Forensic psychiatric treatment
order
s 48ZA renum as s
101
Content of forensic psychiatric treatment
order
s 48ZB renum as s
102
Role of chief psychiatrist—forensic
psychiatric treatment order
s
48ZC renum as s 103
Treatment etc to be explained—forensic
psychiatric treatment order
s
48ZD renum as s 104
Action if forensic psychiatric treatment
order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT
could make order
s 48ZE renum as s
105
Action if forensic psychiatric treatment
order no longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain
person
s 48ZF renum as s
106
Powers in relation to forensic psychiatric
treatment order
s 48ZG renum as s
107
Forensic community care
order
s 48ZH renum as s
108
Content of forensic community care
order
s 48ZI renum as s
109
Role of care coordinator—forensic
community care order
s 48ZJ renum as s
110
Treatment etc to be explained—forensic
community care order
s 48ZK renum as s
111
Action if forensic community care order no
longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make
order
s 48ZL renum as s
112
Action if forensic community care order no
longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain
person
s 48ZM renum as s
113
Powers in relation to forensic community
care order
s 48ZN renum as s
114
Limits on communication—forensic
mental health order
s 48ZO renum as s
115
Offence—limits on
communication—forensic mental health
order
s 48ZP renum as s
116
Duration of forensic mental health
orders
s 48ZQ renum as s
117
Meaning of corrections
order—div 7.1.8
s 48ZR renum
as s 118
Grant of leave for person detained by
ACAT
s 48ZS renum as s
119
Revocation of leave granted by
ACAT
s 48ZT renum as s
120
Grant of leave for person detained by
relevant official
s 48ZU renum as s
121
Leave in emergency or special
circumstances
s 48ZV renum as s
122
Revocation of leave granted by relevant
official
s 48ZW renum as s
123
Contravention of forensic mental health
order
s 48ZX renum as s
124
Contravention of forensic mental health
order—absconding from facility
s
48ZY renum as s 125
Review, amendment or revocation of forensic
mental health order
s 48ZZ renum as s
126
Definitions—pt
7.2
s 48ZZA renum as s
127
Meaning of affected
person
s 48ZZB renum as s
128
Meaning of registered affected
person
s 48ZZC renum as s
129
Affected person
register
s 48ZZD renum as s
130
Notifying people about the affected person
register
s 48ZZE renum as s
131
Including person in affected person
register
s 48ZZF renum as s
132
Removing person from affected person
register
s 48ZZG renum as s
133
Disclosures to registered affected
people
s 48ZZH renum as s
134
Meaning of correctional
patient
s 48ZZI renum as s
135
Transfer to mental health
facility
s 48ZZJ renum as s
136
Return to correctional centre unless
direction to remain
s 48ZZK renum as s
137
Release etc on change of status of
correctional patient
s 48ZZL renum as
s 138
ACAT may return people to correctional
centre
s 48ZZM renum as s
139
Review of correctional patient awaiting
transfer to mental health facility
s
48ZZN renum as s 140
Review of correctional patient transferred
to mental health facility
s
48ZZO renum as s 141
Review of correctional patient detained at
mental health facility
s 48ZZP renum
as s 142
Grant of leave for correctional
patients
s 48ZZQ renum as s
143
Revocation of leave for correctional
patients
s 48ZZR renum as s
144
Notice of outcome of
assessment
s 49 orig s
49
renum as s
145
pres s
49
(prev s 36M) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36M by A2015-38 amdt
2.40
renum as s 49 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Preliminary
pt
5.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
Definitions—ch
5
s 50 orig s
50
renum as s
146
pres s
50
(prev s 36N) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36N by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 50 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
def relevant
official reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36N by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
def relevant person
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36N by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
am A2016-32
Applications for mental health
orders
pt 5.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
Applications for mental health
orders
s 51 orig s
51
renum as s
147
pres s
51
(prev s 36O) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36O by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 51 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Applicant to tell ACAT of
risks
s 52 orig s
52
renum as s
148
pres s
52
(prev s 36P) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36P by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 52 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Making of mental health
orders—preliminary matters
pt
5.3 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
ACAT must consider assessment—mental
health order
s 53 orig s
53
renum as s
149
pres s
53
(prev s 36Q) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36Q by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 53 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Consultation by ACAT—mental health
order
s 54 orig s
54
renum as s
150
pres s
54
(prev s 36R) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36R by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 54 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
ACAT must hold hearing—mental health
order
s 55 orig s
55
renum as s
151
pres s
55
(prev s 36S) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36S by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 55 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Offence—unauthorised administration of
electroconvulsive therapy
s 55B renum
as s 152
Application for electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 55C renum as s
153
Consultation by ACAT—electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 55D renum as s
154
ACAT must hold
hearing—electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 55E renum as s
155
What ACAT must take into
account—electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 55F renum as s
156
Making of electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 55G renum as s
157
Content of electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 55H renum as s
158
Person to be told about electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 55I renum as s
159
Application for emergency electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 55J renum as s
160
What ACAT must take into
account—emergency electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 55JA renum as s
161
Making of emergency electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 55K renum as s
162
Content of an emergency electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 55L renum as s
163
What ACAT must take into
account—mental health order
s
56 orig s 56
renum as s
164
pres s
56
(prev s 36T) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36T by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 56 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
ACAT must not order particular treatment,
care or support—mental health
order
s 57 orig s
57
renum as s
165
pres s
57
(prev s 36U) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36U by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 57 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Psychiatric treatment
orders
pt 5.4 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
Psychiatric treatment
order
s 58 orig s
58
renum as s
166
pres s
58
(prev s 36V) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36V by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 58 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Content of psychiatric treatment
order
s 59 orig s
59
renum as s
167
pres s
59
(prev s 36W) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36W by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 59 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Criteria for making restriction order with
psychiatric treatment order
s
60 orig s 60
renum as s
168
pres s
60
(prev s 36X) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36X by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 60 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Content of restriction order made with
psychiatric treatment order
s
61 orig s 61
renum as s
169
pres s
61
(prev s 36Y) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36Y by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 61 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Role of chief psychiatrist—psychiatric
treatment order
s 62 orig s
62
renum as s
170
pres s
62
(prev s 36Z) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36Z by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 62 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
s 15; A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Treatment etc to be
explained—psychiatric treatment
order
s 63 orig s
63
renum as s
171
pres s
63
(prev s 36ZA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZA by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 63 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Action if psychiatric treatment order no
longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make
order
s 64 orig s
64
renum as s
172
pres s
64
(prev s 36ZB) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZB by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 64 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Powers in relation to psychiatric treatment
order
s 65 orig s
65
renum as s
173
pres s
65
(prev s 36ZC) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZC by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 65 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Community care
orders
pt 5.5 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
Community care
order
s 66 orig s
66
renum as s
174
pres s
66
(prev s 36ZD) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZD by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 66 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Content of community care
order
s 67 orig s
67
renum as s
175
pres s
67
(prev s 36ZE) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZE by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 67 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Criteria for making restriction order with
community care order
s 68 orig s
68
renum as s
176
pres s
68
(prev s 36ZF) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZF by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 68 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Content of restriction order made with
community care order etc
s 69 (prev s
36ZG) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZG by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 69 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Role of care coordinator—community
care order
s 70 orig s
70
renum as s
177
pres s
70
(prev s 36ZH) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZH by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 70 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Recommendations about people with mental
disorder or mental illness
s 70A renum
as s 178
Treatment etc to be
explained—community care order
s
71 orig s 71
renum as s
179
pres s
71
(prev s 36ZI) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZI by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 71 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Action if community care order no longer
appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make
order
s 72 orig s
72
renum as s
180
pres s
72
(prev s 36ZJ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZJ by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 72 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Powers in relation to community care
order
s 73 orig s
73
renum as s
181
pres s
73
(prev s 36ZK) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZK by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 73 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Limits on communication under mental health
orders
pt 5.6 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.6 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
Limits on communication—mental health
order
s 74 orig s
74
renum as s
182
pres s
74
(prev s 36ZL) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZL by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 74 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Offence—limits on
communication—mental health
order
s 75 orig s
75
renum as s
183
pres s
75
(prev s 36ZM) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZM by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 75 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Duration, contravention and review of mental
health orders
pt 5.7 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 5.7 by A2015-38 amdt 2.41
Duration of mental health
orders
s 76 orig s
76
renum as s
184
pres s
76
(prev s 36ZN) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZN by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 76 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Contravention of mental health
order
s 77 orig s
77
renum as s
185
pres s
77
(prev s 36ZO) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZO by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 77 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
s 6; ss renum R13 LA; A2021-12
amdt 3.88; A2023-44
Contravention of mental health
order—absconding from facility
s
78 orig s 78
renum as s
186
pres s
78
(prev s 36ZP) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZP by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 78 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Review of mental health
order
s 79 hdg sub A2016-32
s 18
s
79 orig s 79
renum as s
187
pres s
79
(prev s 36ZQ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 36ZQ by A2015-38 amdt
2.41
renum as s 79 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Notice of
hearing
s 79A renum as s
188
Directions to
registrar
s 79B renum as s
189
Apprehension
s
80 orig s 80
renum as s
190
pres s
80
(prev s 37) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 37 by A2015-38 amdt
2.42
renum as s 80 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
ss 7-9; ss renum R14 LA; A2023-44
Detention at approved mental health
facility
s 81 orig s
81
renum as s
191
pres s
81
(prev s 38) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 38 by A2015-38 amdt
2.42
renum as s 81 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Copy of court
order
s 82 orig s
82
renum as s
192
pres s
82
(prev s 38A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 38A by A2015-38 amdt
2.42
renum as s 82 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Statement of action
taken
s 83 orig s
83
renum as s
193
pres s
83
(prev s 39) renum as s 83 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
s 20; pars renum R4 LA
Initial examination at approved mental
health facility
s 84 (prev s 40) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 40 by A2015-38 amdt
2.43
renum as s 84 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Authorisation of involuntary
detention
s 85 (prev s 41) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 41 by A2015-38 amdt
2.43
renum as s 85 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Medical examination of detained
person
s 86 orig s
86
renum as s
194
pres s
86
(prev s 41AA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 41AA by A2015-38 amdt
2.43
renum as s 86 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Notification of Magistrates Court about
emergency detention or release from emergency
detention
s 87 orig s
87
renum as s
195
pres s
86
(prev s 41A) renum as s 87 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Treatment during
detention
s 88 (prev s 41AB) renum as
s 88 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Notification of certain people about
detention
s 89 (prev s 42) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 42 by A2015-38 amdt
2.44
renum as s 89 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
ss renum R1
LA
Offence—communication during
detention
s 90 (prev s 45) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 45 by A2015-38 amdt
2.45
renum as s 90 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Order for
release
s 91 (prev s 46) renum as s 91
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Duty to
release
s 92 (prev s 47) renum as s 92
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Forensic mental health
orders
pt 7.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 7.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Preliminary
div
7.1.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Definitions—pt
7.1
s 93 (prev s 48S) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48S by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 93 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
def relevant
official reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
def relevant person
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
am A2016-32
Application for forensic mental health
orders
div 7.1.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Applications for forensic mental health
orders—detainees etc
s 94 (prev
s 48T) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48T by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 94 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Relevant person to tell ACAT of
risks
s 95 (prev s 48U) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48U by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 95 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Making forensic mental health
orders—preliminary matters
div
7.1.3 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
ACAT must consider assessment—forensic
mental health order
s 96 (prev s 48V)
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48V by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 96 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Consultation by ACAT—forensic mental
health order
s 97 (prev s 48W) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48W by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 97 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
ACAT must hold hearing—forensic mental
health order
s 98 (prev s 48X) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48X by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 98 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
What ACAT must take into
account—forensic mental health
order
s 99 (prev s 48Y) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48Y by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 99 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
pars renum R1
LA
ACAT must not order particular treatment,
care or support—forensic mental health
order
s 100 (prev s 48Z) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48Z by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 100 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Forensic psychiatric treatment
orders
div 7.1.4 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Forensic psychiatric treatment
order
s 101 (prev s 48ZA) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZA by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 101 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Content of forensic psychiatric treatment
order
s 102 (prev s 48ZB) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZB by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 102 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Role of chief psychiatrist—forensic
psychiatric treatment order
s
103 (prev s 48ZC) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZC by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 103 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
amdt 3.88
Treatment etc to be explained—forensic
psychiatric treatment order
s
104 (prev s 48ZD) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZD by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 104 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Action if forensic psychiatric treatment
order no longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT
could make order
s 105 (prev s 48ZE)
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZE by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 105 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
amdt 3.88
Action if forensic psychiatric treatment
order no longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain
person
s 106 (prev s 48ZF) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZF by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 106 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
amdt 3.88
Powers in relation to forensic psychiatric
treatment order
s 107 (prev s 48ZG)
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZG by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 107 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Forensic community care
orders
div 7.1.5 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Forensic community care
order
s 108 (prev s 48ZH) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZH by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 108 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Content of forensic community care
order
s 109 (prev s 48ZI) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZI by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 109 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Role of care coordinator—forensic
community care order
s 110 (prev s
48ZJ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZJ by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 110 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
s 37; A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Treatment etc to be explained—forensic
community care order
s 111 (prev s
48ZK) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZK by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 111 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Action if forensic community care order no
longer appropriate—no longer person in relation to whom ACAT could make
order
s 112 orig s
112
renum as s
196
pres s
112
(prev s 48ZL) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZL by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 112 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
amdt 3.88
Action if forensic community care order no
longer appropriate—no longer necessary to detain
person
s 113 orig s
113
renum as s
197
pres s
113
(prev s 48ZM) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZM by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 113 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
amdt 3.88
Powers in relation to forensic community
care order
s 114 orig s
114
renum as s
198
pres s
114
(prev s 48ZN) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZN by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 114 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Limits on communication under forensic
mental health orders
div 7.1.6
hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.6 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Limits on communication—forensic
mental health order
s 115 (prev s
48ZO) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZO by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 115 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Offence—limits on
communication—forensic mental health
order
s 116 orig s
116
renum as s
199
pres s
116
(prev s 48ZP) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZP by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 116 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Duration of forensic mental health
orders
div 7.1.7 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.7 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Duration of forensic mental health
orders
s 117 (prev s 48ZQ) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZQ by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 117 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Leave for detained
people
div 7.1.8 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.8 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Meaning of corrections
order—div 7.1.8
s
118 orig s 118
renum as s
200
pres s
118
(prev s 48ZR) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZR by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 118 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Grant of leave for person detained by
ACAT
s 119 orig s
119
renum as s
201
pres s
119
(prev s 48ZS) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZS by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 119 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Functions of mental health
officers
s 119A renum as s
202
Identity cards for mental health
officers
s 119B renum as s
203
Revocation of leave granted by
ACAT
s 120 (prev s 48ZT) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZT by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 120 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Care
coordinator
s 120A renum as s
204
Functions
s
120B renum as s 205
Ending appointment—care
coordinator
s 120C renum as s
206
Delegation by care
coordinator
s 120D renum as s
207
Grant of leave for person detained by
relevant official
s 121 orig s
121
renum as s
208
pres s
121
(prev s 48ZU) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZU by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 121 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Leave in emergency or special
circumstances
s 122 orig s
122
renum as s
209
pres s
122
(prev s 48ZV) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZV by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 122 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Appointment of principal official
visitor
s 122AA renum as s
210
Official visitor's
functions
s 122A renum as s
211
Principal official visitor's
functions
s 122BB renum as s
212
Notice to official visitor of detainee
receiving mental health treatment, care or support in correctional
centre
s 122B renum as s
213
Complaint about treatment, care or support
provided at place other than visitable
place
s 122C renum as s
214
Coordinating
director-general
s 122D renum as s
215
Functions of coordinating
director-general
s 122E renum as s
216
Coordinating director-general policies and
operating procedures
s 122F renum as s
217
Definitions—pt
12.5
s 122G renum as s
218
Information sharing
protocol
s 122H renum as s
219
Information sharing
guidelines
s 122I renum as s
220
Information sharing—approval of
agency
s 122J renum as s
221
Revocation of leave granted by relevant
official
s 123 orig s
123
renum as s
222
pres s
123
(prev s 48ZW) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZW by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 123 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Contravention and review of forensic mental
health orders
div 7.1.9 hdg reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
div 7.1.9 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Contravention of forensic mental health
order
s 124 orig s
124
renum as
223
pres s
124
(prev s 48ZX) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZX by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 124 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88; A2023-44
Contravention of forensic mental health
order—absconding from facility
s
125 orig s 125
renum as s
224
pres s
125
(prev s 48ZY) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZY by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 125 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
s 55; ss renum R4 LA; A2023-44
Review of forensic mental health
order
s 126 hdg sub A2016-32
s 56
s
126 orig s 126
renum as s
225
pres s
126
(prev s 48ZZ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZ by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 126 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Affected
people
pt 7.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 7.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Definitions—pt
7.2
s 127 orig s
127
renum as s
226
pres s
127
(prev s 48ZZA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZA by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 127 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
def affected person
register reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
def director-general
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
def forensic patient
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
sub A2020-43
s
10
def publish reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt 2.46
Meaning of affected
person
s 128 orig s
128
renum as s
227
pres s
128
(prev s 48ZZB) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZB by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 128 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Meaning of registered affected
person
s 129 orig s
129
renum as s
228
pres s
129
(prev s 48ZZC) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZC by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 129 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Affected person
register
s 130 orig s
130
renum as s
229
pres s
130
(prev s 48ZZD) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZD by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 130 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Notifying people about the affected person
register
s 131 orig s
131
renum as s
230
pres s
131
(prev s 48ZZE) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZE by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 131 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Including person in affected person
register
s 132 orig s
132
renum as s
231
pres s
132
(prev s 48ZZF) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZF by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 132 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Removing person from affected person
register
s 133 orig s
133
renum as s
232
pres s
133
(prev s 48ZZG) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZG by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 133 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-3
Disclosures to registered affected
people
s 134 orig s
134
renum as s
233
pres s
134
(prev s 48ZZH) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZH by A2015-38 amdt
2.46
renum as s 134 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
amdt 3.87, amdt 3.88; A2020-43
Preliminary
pt
8.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 8.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
Meaning of correctional
patient
s 135 orig s
135
renum as s
234
pres s
135
(prev s 48ZZI) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZI by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 135 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Identity
cards
s 135A renum as s
235
Powers of
inspection
s 135B renum as s
236
Failing to comply with requirement of
inspector
s 135C renum as s
237
Transfer of correctional
patients
pt 8.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 8.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
Transfer to mental health
facility
s 136 (prev s 48ZZJ) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZJ by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 136 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Return to correctional centre or detention
place unless direction to remain
s 137
hdg sub A2016-32
s 64
s
137 (prev s 48ZZK) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZK by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 137 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Release etc on change of status of
correctional patient
s 138 (prev s
48ZZL) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZL by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 138 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
ACAT may return people to correctional
centre or detention place
s 139 hdg am
A2016-32
s 72
s
139 orig s 139
renum as s
238
pres s
139
(prev s 48ZZM) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZM by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 139 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Functions of mental health advisory
council
s 139A renum as s
239
Membership of mental health advisory
council
s 139B renum as s
240
Procedures of mental health advisory
council
s 139C renum as s
241
Purpose—ch
15
s 139CA renum as s
242
Definitions—ch
15
s 139CB renum as s
243
Authority to enter into
agreements
s 139CC renum as s
244
Authorised officer and interstate authorised
person may exercise certain
functions
s 139CD renum as s
245
Medication for person being
transferred
s 139CE renum as s
246
Apprehension of interstate patient in breach
of interstate involuntary treatment
order
s 139CF renum as s
247
Apprehension of person in breach of mental
health order or forensic mental health
order
s 139CG renum as s
248
Interstate transfer—person under
psychiatric treatment order or community care
order
s 139CH renum as s
249
Interstate transfer—person under
forensic psychiatric treatment order or forensic community care
order
s 139CI renum as s
250
Transfer to interstate mental health
facility—emergency detention
s
139CJ renum as s 251
Interstate transfer—when ACT order
stops applying
s 139CK renum as s
252
Transfer of interstate patient to approved
mental health facility
s 139CL renum
as s 253
Transfer of responsibility to provide
treatment, care or support in the community for interstate
patient
s 139CM renum as s
254
Transfer of person apprehended in another
State to approved mental health
facility
s 139CN renum as s
255
Mental health order relating to interstate
person
s 139CO renum as s
256
Implementing interstate involuntary
treatment order for temporary ACT
resident
s 139CP renum as s
257
Meaning of reviewable
decision—ch 16
s 139CR renum
as s 258
Reviewable decision
notices
s 139CS renum as s
259
Applications for
review
s 139CT renum as s
260
Approval of mental health
facilities
s 139D renum as s
261
Approval of community care
facilities
s 139E renum as s
262
Powers of entry and
apprehension
s 139F renum as s
263
Review of correctional
patients
pt 8.3 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 8.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
Review of correctional patient awaiting
transfer to mental health facility
s
140 orig s 140
renum as s
264
pres s
140
(prev s 48ZZN) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZN by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 140 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Protection of officials from
liability
s 140A renum as s
265
Report and record of use of restraint
etc
s 140AA renum as s
266
Review of correctional patient transferred
to mental health facility
s
141 orig s 141
renum as s
267
pres s
141
(prev s 48ZZO) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZO by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 141 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Review of correctional patient detained at
mental health facility
s 142 orig s
142
renum as s
268
pres s
142
(prev s 48ZZP) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZP by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 142 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Leave for correctional
patients
pt 8.4 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 8.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.47
Definitions—pt
8.4
s 142A ins A2016-32
s
80
def health
director-general ins A2016-32
s
80
def relevant
director-general ins A2016-32
Grant of leave for correctional
patients
s 143 orig s
143
renum as s
269
pres s
143
(prev s 48ZZQ) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZQ by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 143 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Revocation of leave for correctional
patients
s 144 (prev s 48ZZR) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 48ZZR by A2015-38 amdt
2.47
renum as s 144 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Transfer of custody—secure mental
health facility
ch 8A hdg ins A2016-32
Transfer of custody if person admitted to
secure mental health facility
s
144A ins A2016-32
Taking person to appear before
court
s 144B ins A2016-32
s 86
am
A2018-52
amdt 1.92
Release etc on change of status of
person
s 144C ins A2016-32
Power to apprehend if person escapes from
secure mental health facility
s
144D ins A2016-32
Transfers to health
facilities
s 144E ins A2016-32
Escort
officers
s 144F ins A2016-32
Crimes Act escape
provisions
s 144G ins A2016-32
Definitions
s
145 orig s 145
renum as s
270
pres s
145
(prev s 49) renum as s 145 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Review of certain
provisions
s 145A renum as s
271
Form of
consent
s 146 orig s
146
renum as s
272
pres s
146
(prev s 50) renum as s 146 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Approved
forms
s 146A renum as s
273
When electroconvulsive therapy may be
administered
s 147 orig s
147
renum as s
274
pres s
147
(prev s 51) renum as s 147 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Adult with decision-making
capacity
s 148 orig s
148
om LA s 89
(3)
pres s
148
(prev s 52) renum as s 148 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Adult without decision-making
capacity
s 149 orig s
149
om LA s 89
(3)
pres s
149
(prev s 53) renum as s 149 R1 LA
(see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Young person with decision-making
capacity
s 150 (prev s 54) renum as s
150 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Young person without decision-making
capacity
s 151 (prev s 55) renum as s
151 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Offence—unauthorised administration of
electroconvulsive therapy
s 152 (prev
s 55B) renum as s 152 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Application for electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 153 (prev s 55C) renum as s
153 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Consultation by ACAT—electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 154 (prev s 55D) renum
as s 154 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
ACAT must hold
hearing—electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 155 (prev s 55E) renum as s
155 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
What ACAT must take into
account—electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 156 (prev s 55F) renum as s
156 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Making of electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 157 (prev s 55G) renum as s
157 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Content of electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 158 (prev s 55H) renum as s
158 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Person to be told about electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 159 (prev s 55I) renum
as s 159 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Application for emergency electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 160 (prev s 55J) renum
as s 160 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
What ACAT must take into
account—emergency electroconvulsive therapy
order
s 161 (prev s 55JA) renum as s
161 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Making of emergency electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 162 (prev s 55K) renum
as s 162 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Content of an emergency electroconvulsive
therapy order
s 163 (prev s 55L) renum
as s 163 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Effect of later
order
s 164 (prev s 56) renum as s 164
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Doctor must record electroconvulsive
therapy
s 165 (prev s 57) renum as s
165 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Electroconvulsive therapy records to be kept
for 5 years
s 166 (prev s 58)
renum as s 166 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Performance on people subject to orders of
ACAT
s 167 (prev s 59) renum as s 167
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Psychiatric surgery not to be performed
without approval or if person
refuses
s 168 (prev s 60) renum as s
168 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Application for
approval
s 169 (prev s 61) renum as s
169 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Application to be considered by
committee
s 170 (prev s 62) renum as s
170 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Requirement for further
information
s 171 (prev s 63) renum as
s 171 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Application to be decided in accordance with
committee's recommendation
s
172 (prev s 64) renum as s 172 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Consent of Supreme
Court
s 173 (prev s 65) renum as s 173
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Refusal of psychiatric
surgery
s 174 (prev s 66) renum as s
174 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Appointment of
committee
s 175 (prev s 67) renum as s
175 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Review of certain people found unfit to
plead
s 176 (prev s 68) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 68 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 176 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Recommendations about people with mental
impairment
s 177 (prev s 70) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 70 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 177 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Recommendations about people with mental
disorder or mental illness
s 178 (prev
s 70A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 70A by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 178 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2023-45
amdt 1.33
Service of decisions
etc
s 179 (prev s 71) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 71 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 179 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Review of detention under court
order
s 180 (prev s 72) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 72 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 180 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
s 13; pars renum R43 LA; A2023-44
Contravention of conditions of
release
s 181 (prev s 73) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 73 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 181 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Review of conditions of
release
s 182 (prev s 74) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 74 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 182 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
s 14; ss renum R13 LA; A2023-44
Limit on
detention
s 183 (prev s 75) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 75 by A2015-38 amdt
2.48
renum as s 183 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Meaning of subject person—ch
11
s 184 (prev s 76) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 76 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 184 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
When ACAT may be constituted by presidential
member
s 185 (prev s 77) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 77 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 185 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-28
amdt 1.14; A2016-32
s 90; pars renum R4 LA
When ACAT must be constituted by more
members
s 186 (prev s 78) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 79 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 186 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-28
amdt 1.15; A2016-32
Applications
s
187 (prev s 79) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 79 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 187 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Notice of
hearing
s 188 (prev s 79A) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 79A by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 188 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Directions to
registrar
s 189 (prev s 79B) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 79B by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 189 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-28
amdt 1.16
Appearance
s
190 (prev s 80) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 80 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 190 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
pars renum R1
LA
am A2020-43
s 16; A2021-12
amdt 1.3
Separate representation of children
etc
s 191 (prev s 81) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 81 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 191 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Subpoena to appear in
person
s 192 (prev s 82) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 82 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 192 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Person subpoenaed in
custody
s 193 (prev s 83) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 83 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 193 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Hearings to be in
private
s 194 (prev s 86) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 86 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 194 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Who is given a copy of the
order?
s 195 (prev s 87) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 87 by A2015-38 amdt
2.49
renum as s 195 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
pars renum R1
LA
Chief psychiatrist and mental health
officers
pt 12.1 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 12.1 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
Chief
psychiatrist
s 196 (prev s 112) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 112 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 196 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Functions
s
197 (prev s 113) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 113 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 197 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
s 17; pars renum R13 LA
Approved code of
practice
s 198 (prev s 114) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 114 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 198 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Chief psychiatrist may make
guidelines
s 198A ins A2020-43
Ending appointment—chief
psychiatrist
s 199 (prev s 116) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 116 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 199 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Delegation by chief
psychiatrist
s 200 (prev s 118) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 118 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 200 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2020-43
Mental health
officers
s 201 (prev s 119) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 119 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 201 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2018-42
amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; A2023-44
Functions of mental health
officers
s 202 (prev s 119A) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 119A by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 202 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Identity cards for mental health
officers
s 203 (prev s 119B) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 119B by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 203 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Care
coordinator
pt 12.2 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 12.2 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
Care
coordinator
s 204 (prev s 120A) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 120A by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 204 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Functions
s
205 (prev s 120B) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 120B by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 205 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Ending appointment—care
coordinator
s 206 (prev s 120C) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 120C by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 206 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Delegation by care
coordinator
s 207 (prev s 120D) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 120D by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 207 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Official
visitors
pt 12.3 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 12.3 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
Meaning of official visitor
etc
s 208 (prev s 121) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 121 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 208 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2019-29
amdt 1.13
Appointment of official
visitors—additional suitability
requirement
s 209 (prev s 122) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122 by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 209 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2019-29
amdt 1.14
Appointment of principal official
visitor
s 210 (prev s 122AA) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122AA by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 210 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
om A2019-29
amdt 1.15
Official visitor's
functions
s 211 (prev s 122A) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122A by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 211 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2019-29
amdts 1.16-1.18
Principal official visitor's
functions
s 212 (prev s 122BB) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122BB by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 212 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
om A2019-29
amdt 1.19
Notice to official visitor of detainee
receiving mental health treatment, care or support in correctional
centre
s 213 (prev s 122B) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122B by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 213 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2019-29
amdt 1.20
Complaint about treatment, care or support
provided at place other than visitable
place
s 214 (prev s 122C) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122C by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 214 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2019-29
amdts 1.21-1.23
Coordinating
director-general
pt 12.4 hdg reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 12.4 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
Coordinating
director-general
s 215 (prev s 122D)
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122D by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 215 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Functions of coordinating
director-general
s 216 (prev s 122E)
reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122E by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 216 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Coordinating director-general policies and
operating procedures
s 217 (prev s
122F) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122F by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 217 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Sharing information—government
agencies
pt 12.5 hdg reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
pt 12.5 by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
Definitions—pt
12.5
s 218 (prev s 122G) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122G by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 218 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
def information sharing
entity reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
def information sharing
protocol reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
def relevant
information reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
by A2015-38 amdt 2.50
Information sharing
protocol
s 219 (prev s 122H) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122H by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 219 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Information sharing
guidelines
s 220 (prev s 122I) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122I by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 220 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Information sharing—approval of
agency
s 221 (prev s 122J) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 122J by A2015-38 amdt
2.50
renum as s 221 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Definitions—ch
13
s 222 (prev s 123) renum as s 222
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Meaning of eligible person—pt
13.2
s 223 (prev s 124) renum as s 223
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Licence—requirement to
hold
s 224 (prev s 125) renum as s 224
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Licence—application
s
225 (prev s 126) renum as s 225 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt
2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Licence—decision on
application
s 226 (prev s 127) renum
as s 226 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt
2.55)
am A2020-43
Licence—term and renewal of
licence
s 227 (prev s 128) renum as s
227 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Licence—transfer of
licence
s 228 (prev s 129) renum as s
228 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Licence—amendment initiated by
Minister
s 229 (prev s 130) renum as s
229 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Licence—amendment on application by
licensee
s 230 (prev s 131) renum as s
230 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Licence—surrender
s
231 (prev s 132) renum as s 231 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt
2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Licence—cancellation by
notice
s 232 (prev s 133) renum as s
232 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Licence—emergency
cancellation
s 233 (prev s 134) renum
as s 233 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Appointment of
inspectors
s 234 (prev s 135) renum as
s 234 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Identity
cards
s 235 (prev s 135A) renum as s
235 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Powers of
inspection
s 236 (prev s 135B) renum
as s 236 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Failing to comply with requirement of
inspector
s 237 (prev s 135C) renum as
s 237 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Establishment of mental health advisory
council
s 238 (prev s 139) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139 by A2015-38 amdt
2.51
renum as s 238 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Functions of mental health advisory
council
s 239 (prev s 139A) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1999
s 139A by A2015-38 amdt
2.51
renum as s 239 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Membership of mental health advisory
council
s 240 (prev s 139B) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139B by A2015-38 amdt
2.51
renum as s 240 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2016-32
Procedures of mental health advisory
council
s 241 (prev s 139C) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139C by A2015-38 amdt
2.51
renum as s 241 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Purpose—ch
15
s 242 (prev s 139CA) renum as s 242
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Definitions—ch
15
s 243 (prev s 139CB) renum as s 243
R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Authority to enter into
agreements
s 244 (prev s 139CC) renum
as s 244 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Authorised officer and interstate authorised
person may exercise certain
functions
s 245 (prev s 139CD) renum
as s 245 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Medication for person being
transferred
s 246 (prev s 139CE) renum
as s 246 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Apprehension of interstate patient in breach
of interstate involuntary treatment
order
s 247 (prev s 139CF) renum as s
247 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Apprehension of person in breach of mental
health order or forensic mental health
order
s 248 (prev s 139CG) renum as s
248 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Interstate transfer—person under
psychiatric treatment order or community care
order
s 249 (prev s 139CH) renum as s
249 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Interstate transfer—person under
forensic psychiatric treatment order or forensic community care
order
s 250 (prev s 139CI) renum as s
250 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Transfer to interstate mental health
facility—emergency detention
s
251 (prev s 139CJ) renum as s 251 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Interstate transfer—when ACT order
stops applying
s 252 (prev s 139CK)
renum as s 252 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Transfer of interstate patient to approved
mental health facility
s 253 (prev s
139CL) renum as s 253 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Transfer of responsibility to provide
treatment, care or support in the community for interstate
patient
s 254 (prev s 139CM) renum as
s 254 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Transfer of person apprehended in another
State to approved mental health
facility
s 255 (prev s 139CN) renum as
s 255 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Mental health order relating to interstate
person
s 256 (prev s 139CO) renum as s
256 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Implementing interstate involuntary
treatment order for temporary ACT
resident
s 257 (prev s 139CP) renum as
s 257 R1 LA (see A2015-38 amdt 2.55)
Meaning of reviewable
decision—ch 16
s 258 (prev s
139CR) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139CR by A2015-38 amdt
2.52
renum as s 258 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Reviewable decision
notices
s 259 (prev s 139CS) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139CS by A2015-38 amdt
2.52
renum as s 259 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Applications for
review
s 260 (prev s 139CT) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139CT by A2015-38 amdt
2.52
renum as s 260 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Approval of mental health
facilities
s 261 (prev s 139D) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139D by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 261 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Approval of community care
facilities
s 262 (prev s 139E) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139E by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 262 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Powers of entry and
apprehension
s 263 (prev s 139F) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 139F by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 263 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
pars renum R1
LA
am A2016-32
s 96; pars renum R4 LA
Powers of search and
seizure
s 264 (prev s 140) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 140 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 264 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am
A2016-32
s 97; pars renum R4 LA
Protection of officials from
liability
s 265 (prev s 140A) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 140A by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 265 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Report and record of use of restraint
etc
s 266 (prev s 140AA) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 140AA by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 266 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2021-12
amdt 3.88
Appeals from ACAT to Supreme
Court
s 267 (prev s 141) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 141 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 267 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Relationship with Guardianship and
Management of Property Act
s 268 (prev
s 142) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 142 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 268 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Relationship with Powers of Attorney
Act
s 269 (prev s 143) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 143 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 269 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Certain rights
unaffected
s 270 (prev s 145) reloc
from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 145 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 270 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Review of certain
provisions
s 271 hdg om R16
LA
s 271 (prev s 145A) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 145A by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 271 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
am A2017-28
amdt
3.27
(4), (5) exp 1 March 2019 (s 271
(5))
(1)-(3) exp 1 March 2021 (s 271
(3))
Reviews by Minister and
director-general
s 271A ins A2020-43
s
21
exp 28 August 2029 (s 271A
(5))
Determination of
fees
s 272 (prev s 146) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 146 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 272 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Approved
forms
s 273 (prev s 146A) reloc from
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 146A by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 273 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
om A2021-12
amdt 3.89
Regulation-making
power
s 274 (prev s 147) reloc from Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994
s 147 by A2015-38 amdt
2.53
renum as s 274 R1 LA (see A2015-38
amdt 2.55)
Repeals and consequential
amendments
ch 18 hdg om LA s 89
(4)
Transitional—Mental Health Amendment
Act 2023
ch 20 hdg ins A2023-44
s
21
exp 16 November 2025 (s
304)
Meaning of commencement day—ch
20
s 300 ins A2023-44
s
21
exp 16 November 2025 (s
304)
Contravention of mental health order before
commencement day
s 301 ins A2023-44
s
21
exp 16 November 2025 (s
304)
Contravention of forensic mental health
order before commencement day
s
302 ins A2023-44
s
21
exp 16 November 2025 (s
304)
ACAT order not made before commencement
day
s 303 ins A2023-44
s
21
exp 16 November 2025 (s
304)
Expiry—ch
20
s 304 ins A2023-44
s
21
exp 16 November 2025 (s
304)
Transitional
ch
40 hdg exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
General
pt
40.1 hdg exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Definitions—ch
40
s 400 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
def commencement day
exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
def
repealed Act exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Transitional
regulations
s 401 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Expiry—ch
40
s 402 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Transitional—rights of people with
mental disorder or mental illness
pt
40.2 hdg exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Rights in relation to information and
communication
s 403 exp 1 March 2018
(s 402)
Transitional—mental health
orders
pt 40.3 hdg exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Applications
div
40.3.1 hdg exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Application by person with mental illness or
mental dysfunction—unfinished
applications
s 404 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Application by chief psychiatrist or care
coordinator—unfinished
applications
s 405 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Application by certain other
people—unfinished applications
s
406 exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Application by referring
officers—unfinished referrals
s
407 exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Psychiatric treatment
orders
div 40.3.2 hdg exp 1 March 2018
(s 402)
Psychiatric treatment order—in force
before commencement day
s 408 exp 1
March 2018 (s 402)
Restriction order with psychiatric treatment
order—in force before commencement
day
s 409 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Chief psychiatrist role—determination
in force before commencement day
s
410 exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Action if psychiatric treatment order no
longer appropriate—notice given but not considered by
ACAT
s 411 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Community care
orders
div 40.3.3 hdg exp 1 March 2018
(s 402)
Community care order—in force before
commencement day
s 412 exp 1 March
2018 (s 402)
Restriction order with community care
order—in force before commencement
day
s 413 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Care coordinator role—determination in
force before commencement day
s
414 exp 1 March 2018 (s 402)
Action if community care order no longer
appropriate—notice given but not considered by
ACAT
s 415 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Other
matters
div 40.3.4 hdg exp 1 March
2018 (s 402)
Forensic mental health orders—people
required to submit to ACAT jurisdiction before commencement
day
s 416 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Transitional—emergency
detention
pt 40.4 hdg exp 1 March 2018
(s 402)
Apprehension before commencement
day
s 417 exp 1 March 2018 (s
402)
Authorisation of involuntary detention
before commencement day
s 418 exp 1
March 2018 (s 402)
Transitional—interstate application of
mental health laws
pt 40.5 hdg exp 1
March 2018 (s 402)
Interstate agreements notified before
commencement day
s 419 exp 1 March
2018 (s 402)
Legislation
amended
sch 2 om LA s 89
(3)
Dictionary
dict am
A2016-13
amdt 1.96; A2018-52
amdt 1.93; A2020-43
s 22
def ACAT mental health
provision om A2017-28
amdt
3.28
def affected person
register sub A2017-28
amdt
3.29
def general president
om A2016-28
amdt
1.17
def health
director-general ins A2016-32
s
98
def intensive therapy
order ins A2023-45
amdt
1.34
def interim intensive therapy
order ins A2023-45
amdt
1.34
def interim therapeutic
protection order om A2023-45
amdt 1.35
def
president ins A2016-28
amdt
1.18
def principal official
visitor om A2019-29
amdt
1.24
def psychiatrist am A2016-32
s
99
def relevant
director-general ins A2016-32
s
100
def restraint ins A2023-44
s
22
def secure mental health
facility ins A2016-32
s
101
def victims of crime
commissioner om A2016-13
amdt 1.97
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.
|
Republication No and date |
Effective |
Last amendment made by |
Republication for |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R1 |
1 Mar
2016– |
not amended |
new Act, relocation of provisions from the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994 |
and general renumbering
R2
1 Apr
2016
1 Apr
2016–
15 June 2016
A2016-13
amendments by A2016-13
R3
16
June 2016
16 June
2016–
20 June 2016
A2016-28
amendments by A2016-28
R4
21
June 2016
21 June
2016–
30 Apr 2017
A2016-32
amendments by A2016-32
R5
1 May
2017
1 May
2017–
10 Oct 2017
A2017-10
amendments by A2016-42
as amended by A2017-10
R6
11 Oct
2017
11 Oct
2017–
1 Mar 2018
A2017-28
amendments by A2017-28
R7
2 Mar
2018
2 Mar
2018–
21 Nov 2018
A2017-28
expiry of transitional provisions (ch 40)
R8
22 Nov
2018
22 Nov
2018–
1 Mar 2019
A2018-42
amendments by A2018-42
R9
2 Mar
2019
2 Mar
2019–
2 Oct 2019
A2018-42
expiry of provisions (s 271 (4), (5))
R10
3 Oct
2019
3 Oct
2019–
30 Nov 2019
A2019-29
amendments by A2019-29
R11
1 Dec
2019
1 Dec
2019–
1 Apr 2020
A2019-29
amendments by A2018-52
as
amended by A2019-18
R12
2 Apr
2020
2 Apr
2020–
27 Aug 2020
A2019-29
amendments by A2019-29
R13
28
Aug 2020
28 Aug
2020–
11 Feb 2021
A2020-43
amendments by A2020-43
R14
12
Feb 2021
12 Feb
2021–
25 Feb 2021
A2020-43
amendments by A2020-43
R15
26
Feb 2021
26 Feb
2021–
1 Mar 2021
A2021-3
amendments by A2021-3
R16
2 Mar
2021
2 Mar
2021–
22 June 2021
A2021-3
expiry of provisions (s 271 (1)-(3))
R17
23
June 2021
23 June
2021–
15 Nov 2023
A2021-12
amendments by A2021-12
R18
16
Nov 2023
16 Nov
2023–
26 Mar 2024
A2023-44
amendments by A2023-44
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired. The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001
, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp' followed by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.
This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001
, in R1 (see A2015-38
sch 2 amdt 2.55). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R7.
©
Australian Capital Territory 2024