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DISABILITY ACT 2006 (NO 23 OF 2006) - SECT 161

Transfer of resident to another residential treatment facility or a residential institution

    (1)     The Secretary at the request of the Senior Practitioner or the Authorised Program Officer may by order direct the transfer of a resident detained in a residential treatment facility to another residential treatment facility or to a residential institution if the Secretary is satisfied that the transfer will enable that person's treatment plan to be more effectively implemented.

    (2)     If a resident detained in a residential treatment facility is transferred to another residential treatment facility or to a residential institution any documents relevant to the detention and care of the resident must be forwarded at the same time to that residential treatment facility or residential institution.



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