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Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
53What is limited off-ground leave?
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53 What is limited off-ground leave?
Limited off-ground leave allows a forensic patient or forensic resident to be absent from the place of custody—
S. 53(a) substituted by No. 7/2002 s. 24(a).
(a) between the hours of 6.00 am and 9.00 pm; and
S. 53(b) amended by No. 7/2002 s. 24(b).
(b) outside those hours on a maximum of 3 days in any 7 day period.
S. 54 substituted by No. 7/2002 s. 25.