17FAffected person register unit to assist victims to

17F Affected person register unit to assist victims to participate in order hearings (1) This section applies if the ACAT is considering making any of the following orders for an offender: (a) if section 16L (1) or (2) applies to the offender—a mental health order;

(2) The affected person register unit must— (a) tell a victim of the offender how the victim may— (i) apply to the ACAT for leave to participate in any hearing in relation to the order; and (ii) if leave is granted—participate in the hearing; and (b) for a victim who is a registered affected person— (i) offer to assist the victim to participate in the hearing; and (ii) if the victim accepts the offer—assist the victim to participate in the hearing. Note A victim can only be a registered affected person in relation to an participate, in a hearing in relation to an order, includes— (a) appear and give evidence at the hearing of the order; or (b) provide a statement to the ACAT in relation to the order.