78AVoluntary treatment plan

78A Voluntary treatment plan (1) A report of the assessment of the person prepared for section 78 must state: (a) whether or not, having regard to subsection (2) or any other matter, it is appropriate to treat the person under a voluntary treatment plan; and (b) if so – the nature and duration of the treatment plan. (2) A person must not be treated under a voluntary treatment plan if by doing so, the person would pose a serious risk to himself or herself or someone else. (3) If it is appropriate to treat the person under a voluntary treatment plan, the court may: (a) adjourn the proceedings for a period not exceeding 6 months; and (b) grant bail to the person on the condition that the person enters into an agreement to participate in the treatment plan. (4) If it is not appropriate to treat the person under a voluntary treatment plan, the court must deal with the person under the Sentencing Act 1995.