Part 19Entry, removal and detention powers

Removal to place of safety

295AF1Notification of decision under section 293 or 295

1

Subsection (2) below applies in relation to a decision of a sheriff or a justice of the peace under section 293 of this Act making, or refusing to make, a removal order.

2

As soon as practicable after the decision is made, the mental health officer who made the application for the removal order must notify the Commission of the decision.

3

Subsection (4) below applies in relation to a decision of a sheriff under section 295 of this Act making, or refusing to make, an order recalling or varying a removal order.

4

As soon as practicable after the decision is made, the mental health officer specified in the removal order must notify the Commission of—

a

the decision, and

b

any additional order made under subsection (6) of section 295 of this Act.