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Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Regulation 2021
16Applications for forensic community treatment orders
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#### 16 Applications for forensic community treatment orders
16 Applications for forensic community treatment orders
> > (1) An application under section 51 of the [Mental Health Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-008) for a forensic community treatment order may also be made by a medical officer authorised by the Chief Executive of Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network.
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> > (2) Sections 52(3) and 53(3)(c) of the [Mental Health Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-008) do not apply to an application for a forensic community treatment order.