92Interpretation of Division

92 Interpretation of Division

In this Division –

prescribed reason, for applying force to a forensic patient or placing a forensic patient in seclusion or under restraint, means –

(a) to facilitate the patient's treatment; or

(b) to facilitate the patient's general health care; or

(c) to ensure the patient's health or safety; or

(d) to ensure the safety of other persons; or

(e) to prevent the patient from destroying or damaging property; or

(f) to prevent the patient's escape from lawful custody; or

(g) to provide for the management, good order or security of the SMHU; or

(h) to facilitate the patient's lawful transfer to or from another facility, whether in this State or elsewhere; or

(i) [Section 92 Amended by No. 4 of 2023, s. 104, Applied:25 Sep 2023] a reason sanctioned by standing orders.