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NSW Trustee and Guardian Act 2009
44Consideration of capability to manage affairs at mental health inquiries
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44 Consideration of capability to manage affairs at mental health inquiries
44 Consideration of capability to manage affairs at mental health inquiries
If the MHRT after conducting a mental health inquiry orders that the person subject to the inquiry be detained in a mental health facility, it must—
(a) consider whether the person is capable of managing his or her own affairs, and
(b) if satisfied that the person is not capable of managing his or her own affairs, order that the estate of the person be subject to management under this Act.