78Contravention of mental health order—absconding from

78 Contravention of mental health order—absconding from (a) a mental health order is in force in relation to a person; and (b) a restriction order or a determination requires the person to be detained at an approved mental health facility or approved community care facility; and (c) the person absconds from the facility. (2) A police officer, authorised ambulance paramedic, mental health officer or doctor may apprehend the person and take the person to an approved mental health facility or approved community care facility.

(3) A police officer, authorised ambulance paramedic, mental health officer or doctor who apprehends a person under this section must tell the person the reason for the apprehension. (4) If a person is detained under this section the relevant official for the order must, within 12 hours of the person being detained, tell the ACAT and the public advocate in writing— (b) the reasons for requiring the detention; and (c) the name and address of the approved mental health facility or approved community care facility where the person is detained. under this subsection (see s 79 (3)).