31Detention by paramedic

31 Detention by paramedic (1) A paramedic may detain a person being conveyed in an ambulance for up to 6 hours where the paramedic believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person may fulfil the criteria for involuntary admission on the grounds of mental illness or mental disturbance. (2) When detaining a person under subsection (1), a paramedic may use reasonable measures, including the use of restraints, on the (a) to prevent the person causing serious harm to the person or to

Mental Health and Related Services Act 1998 28 (3) A paramedic who detains a person under subsection (1): (a) must convey the person to the nearest approved treatment facility or, if that is not practicable, to the nearest hospital, as soon as practicable after the person is detained; and (b) on arriving at the approved treatment facility or hospital, must complete the approved form and send it to an authorised (4) For subsection (3)(b), the form may be sent by fax or email.