Tribunal’s order takes effect after suspension or change of category ends

Current

(1)

This section applies if—

(a)

the chief psychiatrist has, under section 313, suspended limited community treatment for the person or changed the category of the forensic order for the person to inpatient; and

Note—

Under section 313, the suspension of limited community treatment or change of category of the forensic order is for a period of not more than 7 days. The person may appeal to the tribunal against the chief psychiatrist’s decision. See section 533.

(b)

the suspension, or the change of category, is in effect when the tribunal—

(i)

orders or approves limited community treatment for the person; or

(ii)

orders that the category of the forensic order be changed to community.

(2)

The tribunal’s order or approval takes effect when the suspension, or change of category, ends.

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