Mental Health Act 2015

The assessment of a person in relation to whom an assessment order is made must be conducted as soon as practicable, and not later than—

7 days after the day the order is made; or

if an earlier day is stated in the order—the stated day; or

if a removal order is made under section 43 (2) in relation to the assessment—7 days after the day the removal order is executed.

However, the ACAT may, on application, extend the period for conducting the assessment if satisfied, based on clinical evidence provided to it by the person conducting the assessment, that a satisfactory assessment cannot be completed within the period under subsection (1).

The extension must be for a period not longer than 7 days.