Mental Health Act 2015

The relevant director-general may grant a correctional patient a period of leave from an approved mental health facility if satisfied that—

there are special circumstances for granting the leave; and

the safety of the correctional patient, someone else or the public will not be seriously endangered.

Before granting leave, the relevant director-general must consult—

the chief psychiatrist; and

if the relevant director-general is the health director‑general—the corrections director-general or the CYP director-general.

The grant of leave must state—

the purpose for which the leave is granted; and

the period for which the leave is granted.

The grant of leave may be subject to conditions, including in relation to any of the following:

accepting treatment, care or support as required;

enrolling and participating in educational, rehabilitation, recreational, therapeutic or training programs;

not using alcohol and other drugs;

undergoing drug testing and other medical tests;

the standard of conduct required;

prohibitions or limits on association with stated people or kinds of people;

prohibitions or limits on visiting stated places, or kinds of places;

prohibitions or limits on travelling interstate or overseas;

any other condition the director-general considers appropriate in the circumstances taking into account the safety of the person, anyone else or the public.

For principles that must be taken into account when exercising a function under this Act, see s 6.