168Functions

168 Functions

(1)  The Tribunal has the following functions:

(a) to make, vary, renew and discharge treatment orders;

(b) to authorise the treatment of forensic patients;

(c) to authorise special psychiatric treatment;

(d) to determine applications for leave, from secure mental health units, for patients subject to restriction orders;

(e) [Section 168 Subsection (1) amended by No. 18 of 2021, s. 261, Applied:05 Nov 2021] to carry out any further functions given to it under this Act.

(2)  The Tribunal also has the review function set out in Division 2 .