Mental Health Act 2015
48Copy of assessment
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48 Copy of assessment (1) This section applies if an assessment is conducted at a mental health facility or other place under an assessment order. (2) The person in charge of the mental health facility or other place must, as soon as practicable, but not later than 7 days after completing the assessment— (a) give a copy of the assessment to— (i) the person assessed; and (ii) the ACAT; and (iii) the public advocate; and (iv) if the person is a child—each person with parental and (v) if the person was assessed as a result of an application under section 35 (Applications by referring officers— assessment order)—the referring officer; and
(b) tell the following people in writing about the outcome of the assessment: Act 2006—the attorney.