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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.690When court may conduct hearing in absence of person
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sec.690 When court may conduct hearing in absence of person
The Mental Health Court may conduct the hearing of a proceeding in the absence of the person who is the subject of the proceeding only if the court is satisfied it is expedient and in the interests of justice to do so.