Mental Health Act 2013
34Duration of assessment order
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34 Duration of assessment order
An assessment order ceases to have effect –
(a) 24 hours after it takes effect if, by then –
(i) it has not been affirmed under section 32 ; or
(ii) it has been affirmed under section 32 but not extended in operation under that section; or
(b) if it is affirmed under section 32 and extended in operation under that section, at the end of the period of extension; or
(c) if it is sooner discharged under section 35 ; or
(d) if a treatment order is made in respect of the person who is subject to the assessment order.