Apprehension, &c., of involuntary patients, &c., found interstate
209 Apprehension, &c., of involuntary patients, &c., found interstate
This section applies if, during the term of an interstate control agreement, any of the following is found at large in the reciprocating State:an involuntary patient or forensic patient who has absconded from the approved hospital or SMHU where he or she is being detained; a person who is liable to be admitted to and detained in an approved hospital or SMHU as an involuntary patient or a forensic patient; a person who is in breach of a treatment order authorising the person's treatment in a community setting.
The patient or person found at large in the reciprocating State may be apprehended and, as the case may be, escorted to the approved hospital or SMHU by – an MHO, authorised person or police officer; or anyone who, under a law of the reciprocating State, is authorised to escort the patient or person to a mental health facility in that State.
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