Mental Health Act 2015
182Review of conditions of release
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182 Review of conditions of release (1) The ACAT must review a condition under section 180 (4) to which an order for release of a person is subject at least every 6 months while the order is subject to the condition. (2) The ACAT must review each condition under section 180 (4), to which an order for release of a person is subject within 72 hours after receiving notice under section 181 (2). (3) A review required under subsection (2) may be conducted without a hearing. (4) In reviewing a condition of an order of release for a person, if there is a registered affected person in relation to the person, the ACAT must take into account— (a) any statement by the registered affected person; and (b) the views of the victims of crime commissioner. (5) The ACAT may, as it considers appropriate— (a) amend or revoke any condition of the order, including any requirement to comply with a particular mental health order or forensic mental health order as in force from time to time; or (b) impose any other condition the ACAT considers appropriate, including a requirement to comply with a particular mental health order or forensic mental health order as in force from time to time. (6) Also, if a person contravenes a condition of an order of release, the ACAT may order that the person be detained in custody until the ACAT orders otherwise.
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