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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.97Support person
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sec.97 Support person
A person being examined for a psychiatrist report may be accompanied by a support person, including, for example, a nominated support person, lawyer or personal guardian. A support person must not interfere with the examination. (sec.97-ssec.1) A person being examined for a psychiatrist report may be accompanied by a support person, including, for example, a nominated support person, lawyer or personal guardian. (sec.97-ssec.2) A support person must not interfere with the examination.