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Mental Health Act 2007
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#### 197 Proceedings for offences
197 Proceedings for offences
(cf 1990 Act, s 299)
> > (1) Proceedings for an offence against this Act or the regulations are to be dealt with summarily before the Local Court.
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> > (2) Proceedings for an offence under section 102 (Special medical treatment) are to be dealt with on indictment.
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> **s 197:** Am 2007 No 94, Sch 1.66.