Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Regulation 2021
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30 Forensic patients
30 Forensic patients
For the purposes of section 72(1)(d) of the Act, a person is prescribed if the person, whether before or after the commencement of this clause—
(a) is found not guilty of an offence under the law of Norfolk Island by reason of mental illness or mental impairment, and
(b) is transferred to and being held in the custody of this State—
(i) under a law of this State that provides for the person to be held in custody, and
(ii) under an order made or warrant issued following the finding.