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] [Section 39A Inserted by No. 72 of 2005, s. 112, Applied:20 Feb 2006] 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.