281Warrant to remove resident

281 Warrant to remove resident

(1) A warrant to remove a resident under section 280 must—

(a) be directed to a person or class of person authorised by the Minister or to a police officer; and

(b) give brief details of the order to vacate; and

(c) be signed by the principal registrar of VCAT.

(2) The warrant to remove a resident authorises the person to whom it is directed—

(a) to enter the supported residential services, including the resident's room, by force if necessary; and

(b) with such assistance as is necessary, to compel the resident to vacate the supported residential services.

(3) Entry under a warrant to remove a resident must not be made—

(a) between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.; or

(b) on a Sunday or public holiday.