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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2000 - SECT 305

305 Taking patient to authorised mental health service

(1) A police officer, correctional officer or detention centre officer may take the patient from the place of custody to the treating health service.

(2) A correctional officer or detention centre officer may exercise the power under subsection (1) with the help, and using the minimum force, that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.



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