117Duration of forensic mental health orders

117 Duration of forensic mental health orders (1) Unless sooner revoked, a forensic mental health order in relation to a person remains in force for the period, not longer than the following, stated in the order: (a) 3 months; (b) if consecutive forensic mental health orders have been in force in relation to a person for 1 year or more—1 year.

(2) A relevant person must, in writing, tell a person in relation to whom a forensic mental health order has been in force if the order is no longer in force. Note 1 The director-general responsible for the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 must tell the director-general of a change in the person’s status (see Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005, s 321AA). Note 2 The chief psychiatrist or another relevant person may apply for a mental health order in relation to the person (see s 51).