143Grant of leave for correctional patients

143 Grant of leave for correctional patients (1) The relevant director-general may grant a correctional patient a period of leave from an approved mental health facility if satisfied (a) there are special circumstances for granting the leave; and Example to attend a relative’s funeral (b) the safety of the correctional patient, someone else or the public will not be seriously endangered. (2) Before granting leave, the relevant director-general must consult— (a) the chief psychiatrist; and

Leave for correctional patients Part 8.4 (b) if the relevant director-general is the health director-general— the corrections director-general or the CYP director-general. (3) The grant of leave must state— (4) The grant of leave may be subject to conditions, including in relation to any of the following: (i) any other condition the director-general considers appropriate in the circumstances taking into account the safety of the person,