Mental Health Act 2016
sec.693Hearing of reference generally open to public
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sec.693 Hearing of reference generally open to public
The hearing of a proceeding for a reference is open to the public unless the Mental Health Court, by order, directs that the hearing or part of the hearing not be open to the public. However, the court may make an order directing that the hearing or part of the hearing not be open to the public only if the court is satisfied it is in the interests of justice. This section is subject to section 695 . (sec.693-ssec.1) The hearing of a proceeding for a reference is open to the public unless the Mental Health Court, by order, directs that the hearing or part of the hearing not be open to the public. (sec.693-ssec.2) However, the court may make an order directing that the hearing or part of the hearing not be open to the public only if the court is satisfied it is in the interests of justice. (sec.693-ssec.3) This section is subject to section 695 .