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Mental Health Act 2015
76Duration of mental health orders
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76 Duration of mental health orders Unless sooner revoked— (a) a psychiatric treatment order or community care order has effect for— (i) 6 months; or (ii) if a shorter period is stated in the order—the shorter period; and (b) a restriction order has effect for— (i) 3 months; or (ii) if a shorter period is stated in the order—the shorter period.