Court may proceed in absence of forensic patient, &c.

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A court may, on the advice of the Chief Psychiatrist and despite any other law to the contrary –

hear a matter or otherwise proceed with proceedings before the court in the absence of a forensic patient who is a party to the proceedings if the forensic patient has legal representation; or hold the hearing or proceedings in any place the court considers appropriate.

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118 Court may proceed in absence of forensic patient, &c.