New South Wales Repealed Acts

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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1990 - SECT 85

85 Treatment etc of persons found not guilty by reason of mental illness and forensic patients after review by Tribunal

(1) On a recommendation being made in respect of a person under section 81 or 82, the prescribed authority may, subject to the regulations, except if the person's release is recommended or ordered, make an order for the person's detention, care or treatment in the place (being a hospital, prison or other place) and in the manner specified in the order.

(2) As a consequence of the review of the case of a forensic patient under this Part, the Tribunal may make a recommendation to the Minister as to the transfer of the patient to a hospital, prison or other place and the prescribed authority may, subject to the regulations, make an order accordingly.