Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020
85Conditions that may be imposed by Tribunal on release of forensic patients
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85 Conditions that may be imposed by Tribunal on release of forensic patients
85 Conditions that may be imposed by Tribunal on release of forensic patients
(1) The Tribunal may impose conditions relating to the following matters on orders for release made by it in relation to a forensic patient—
(a) the appointment of a case manager, psychiatrist or other health care professional to assist in the care and treatment of the patient,
(b) the care, treatment and review of the patient by persons referred to in paragraph (a), including home visits to the patient,
(c) medication,
(d) accommodation and living conditions,
(e) enrolment and participation in educational, training, rehabilitation, recreational, therapeutic or other programs,
(f) the use or non-use of alcohol and other drugs,
(g) drug testing and other medical tests,
(h) agreements as to conduct,
(h1) prohibitions or restrictions on the use of social media or other forms of online communication,
(i) association or non-association with victims or members of victims’ families,
(j) prohibitions or restrictions on frequenting or visiting places,
(k) overseas or interstate travel,
(l) requirements for the purposes of monitoring (including by electronic means) compliance with the conditions of release.
(2) This section does not limit the matters in relation to which a condition may be imposed.
s 85: Am 2025 No 5, Sch 1[1].