39ALimitation on making certain orders in respect of youth

### 39A Limitation on making certain orders in respect of youth > [*\[Section 39A Amended by No. 4 of 2023, s. 21, Applied:25 Sep 2023\]*](/view/html/inforce/2023-09-25/act-2023-004#GS21@EN) [*\[Section 39A Inserted by No. 72 of 2005, s. 112, Applied:20 Feb 2006\]*](/view/html/inforce/2006-02-20/act-2005-072#GS112@EN) A court may not make a restriction order or any other order under this Act that commits a person who has not attained the age of 18 years to a secure mental health unit unless the court has received a report from the Chief Psychiatrist to the effect that – > > > > (a) adequate facilities and staff exist at the secure mental health unit for the appropriate care and treatment of the person; and > > > > > (b) the secure mental health unit is the most appropriate place available to accommodate the youth in the circumstances.