Legislation

Section 136B – Extension of detention

Introduction

This section allows the 24-hour initial period of permitted detention, under sections 135 and 136, to be extended. The power to extend is given to the doctor responsible for examination of the detained patient. At any time before expiry of the initial 24-hour period of detention, the doctor may authorise detention for a further period […]

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