Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020
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(1) In this Part—
authorised officer has the same meaning as in the Criminal Procedure Act 1986.
juvenile justice officer has the same meaning as in the Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987.
treatment or support plan means a plan outlining programs, services or treatments or other support that may be required by a defendant to address the defendant’s apparent mental health impairment or cognitive impairment.
(2) A reference to an order in a Division of this Part is a reference to an order made under that Division.
s 7: Am 2025 No 61, Sch 3.11[1].