Detention of person in authorised mental health service with use of reasonable force

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(1)

This section applies if, under a provision of this Act, a person is required or permitted to be detained in an authorised mental health service.

(2)

The administrator of the authorised mental health service, and anyone lawfully helping the administrator, may exercise the power to detain the person in the service with the help, and using the force, that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

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629 Detention of person in authorised mental health service with use of reasonable force