169Object of Chapter

169 Object of Chapter

169 Object of Chapter

(cf 1990 Act, s 286A)

The object of this Chapter is to make provision with respect to the following matters—

(a) the interstate transfer of patients under mental health legislation,

(b) the interstate recognition of documents enabling detention of persons under mental health legislation,

(c) the treatment of interstate persons and persons in this State subject to community treatment orders or similar orders made in other States,

(d) the apprehension of persons subject to certain interstate warrants or orders, or otherwise liable to apprehension, under mental health legislation.